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Film Review: “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” — Gentleman, Hustler

August 23, 2018
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The film is full of salacious details from Hollywood’s heyday, but it is also a tender look at an elderly man whose current existence would be seen by many as difficult.

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Jazz CD Review: “Maid With the Flaxen Hair” — Mandatory Listening

August 22, 2018
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Every guitarist should listen carefully to this album. And then maybe some Johnny Smith.

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Jazz Concert Review: Arturo Sandoval — Master Showman and Musician

August 22, 2018
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Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is a big personality and in this performance he was almost as much raconteur, comedian and ringmaster as musician.

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Book Review: On “The Road to Unfreedom”?

August 22, 2018
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I say we need this book now, but the truth is we needed it even more a while ago.

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Television Review: Gary Shandling — Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian

August 21, 2018
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Gary Shandling’s life and art are both given the redeeming appreciation they deserve.

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Theater Review: “Mothers and Sons” — An Elegant, Affecting Production

August 21, 2018
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Mothers and Sons is one of veteran playwright Terrence NcNally’s finest works.

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Film Review: “The Triplets of Belleville” – A 21st Century Animation Classic

August 21, 2018
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Sylvain Chomet’s sublime 2004 feature is a shimmering, knowing homage to the beginnings of sound animation.

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WATCH CLOSELY: Netflix’s “Dark” — Childhood Horrors, Revisited

August 20, 2018
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Dark is not a German version of Stranger Things; its historical vision is distinctive.

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Jazz CD Review: Pianist/Composer Satoko Fujii at 60 — Full Speed Ahead

August 20, 2018
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From intense solo recitals to big band rumbles, Satoko Fujii can not only be counted on for exploratory zeal — she also has the chops to pull off whatever she attempts.

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Music Feature: Toots & The Maytals — Cranking and Skanking in Worcester

August 20, 2018
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Toots Hibbert’s voice expresses both his Jamaican country church upbringing and his deep love of American R&B and soul.

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