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Coming Attractions: August 12 through 28 — What Will Light Your Fire

August 12, 2019
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

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WATCH CLOSELY: Resistance and Revenge in Season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale”

August 9, 2019
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Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently.

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Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away

August 9, 2019
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The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson

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Music Interview: Klezmer Clarinettist Michael Winograd Does “Kosher Style” Proud

August 8, 2019
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“There’s a giant chip on the shoulder of those who love musics of the world when it comes to klezmer.”

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Film Remembrance: D. A. Pennebaker — Documentarian Extraordinaire

August 7, 2019
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D. A. Pennebaker was inventive, dogged, and had the ability to win people’s trust.

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Rock Concert Review: Queen + Adam Lambert — Close to the Real Thing

August 7, 2019
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Now more than ever, “the people,” of all ages, want Queen. How lucky we are that Lambert, May, and Taylor are willing and able to deliver.

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Theater Review: Company One’s ‘Greater Good’ Takes Us on a Tour of Privilege. Literally.

August 6, 2019
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Greater Good is a fiercely compelling piece, confronting its audience with a complex exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our day.

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Television Review: “Fire in the Maternity Ward ” — On the Knife-Edge Between Humor and Outrage

August 6, 2019
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If, like me, you tend to see laughter as a form of catharsis then a serious question is raised: is laughing at nihilistic humor all that healthy?

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Book Interview: Susan Larson’s “The Murder of Figaro” — Mozart Goes Sleuthing

August 5, 2019
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Susan Larson’s The Murder of Figaro is spiced with raunch, witticisms, and behind the scenes verisimilitude of rehearsal life.

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Jazz Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2019 — Exalting Diversity

August 5, 2019
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“It’s not something to be tolerated,” saxophonist Kamasi Washington said. “It’s something to be celebrated.”

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