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Theater Review: “How Soft the Lining” — A Powerful History Lesson

November 15, 2016
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How Soft the Lining brings considerable emotional power to bear on its exploration of the complexities of American history.

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Arts Commentary: Music for Times of Trouble

November 14, 2016
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I’ve been most impressed by the manner in which these composers, in these works, took strong moral and/or political stands.

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Dance Review: Bill T. Jones — Pieces of a Conversation

November 14, 2016
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Bill T. Jones considers himself an heir of the postmodern dancers.

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Concert Review: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at Symphony Hall

November 13, 2016
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The biggest musical takeaway was the sheer brilliance of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra’s playing, which is the gold standard.

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Film Review: “Do Not Resist” — Brave New World Police

November 13, 2016
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Craig Atkinson’s incendiary new documentary provides sobering food for thought on the rise of police brutality and intimidation in America.

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Film Preview: The Weirdly Beautiful World of Rosamond Purcell — “An Art That Nature Makes”

November 13, 2016
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Rosamond Purcell’s striking photographs are about surprising transformations, the unexpected magic of metamorphosis.

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Film Reviews: Boston Jewish Film Festival –Two Looks at Jewish-American Comedy

November 12, 2016
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Reviews of a trio of films at the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

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Opera Preview: “The Picture of Dorian Gray” — The Opera

November 11, 2016
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“I have always been a fan of horror movies, and I’m sure that was part of the attraction to me.”

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Jazz Review: Chucho Valdés – Joe Lovano Quintet at the Berklee Performance Center — Molto Vivo

November 11, 2016
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Intense head music and powerful foot music, but this show needed a little more heart.

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Film Review: “Loving” — The Courage of Passion

November 10, 2016
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Loving celebrates the passion and courage of two people who, by doing what was right for them, established justice for generations to come.

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