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The Mortuary Collection is a dark diamond in the rough of this year’s Fantasia so far, a canny ode to horror history that pays respect to its elders without appearing dated or derivative.
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Percussionist Syd Smart is a Boston treasure to whom we will soon have to say farewell. But his talent, spirit, and energy will remain with those fortunate enough to see him play.
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As we grapple with building the brave new world of live theater in a Covid and post-Covid world, a few stray thoughts.
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Beneficence is a novel that lingers, tucking details into its heavy folds.
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In Limbo, Aminé’s become more reflective, yet he never loses sight his boisterous mischievousness.
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Doja Cat offers a glaring example of why the music industry’s new (albeit Big Brother-inspired) way of doing digital business is here to stay.
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Did Jacob’s Pillow want to remind us, now more than ever, of a famous phrase from a 1848 Shaker song: “Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free.”
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The Pale Door, following in the steps of so many horror films these days, spoils a promising premise via a contrived and uneven story line.
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Partially completed before the pandemic hit and assembled during quarantine, the EP feels uniquely suited to ease our collective glumness.
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Book Feature: Children of the Revolution — An Interview with Lawrence Roberts about Mayday 1971
“One lesson is that when a country feels like it’s really gone off on the wrong track, a social movement that finds a way to express that dissent in the streets can really make a difference.”
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