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Saturday’s reading of Lutoslawski’s Piano Concerto greatly benefited from pianist Garrick Ohlsson’s steely yet sensitive account of the solo part.
Read MoreThose willing to accept that powerful political theater can be as much about depicting pain as providing hope will find much to admire in this visually striking, dramatically compelling piece.
Read MoreI don’t share Rebecca Mead’s awe for “Middlemarch,” but I share her enthusiasm for stretching the envelope of memoir.
Read MoreArts Fuse critics select the best in music, dance, film, and theater that’s coming up this week.
Read MoreIn Donna Tartt’s much-lauded third novel, Fabritius’ painting “The Goldfinch” and the fleeting nature of, well, everything comes together for a brief and shining moment.
Read MoreWithout being preachy, HBO’s “Looking” offers a fine lesson that being totally out of the closet, as are all the many characters, can lead to a cool cool (and also hot hot) existence.
Read MoreHidden among the screenings at this year’s Reelabilities: Boston Disabilities Film Festival are two strong tales of individuals overcoming incredible odds.
Read MoreWith a Stephen Sondheim show, it’s all in the casting, and Emmanuel Music’s casting was a mixed bag.
Read MoreFilm Review: “The Genius of Marian” — A Deeply Moving Look at the Devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease
“The Genius of Marian,” the new documentary from directors Banker White and Anita Fitch, depicts the bitter process of absorbing disaster, with White’s mother as the subject.
Read MoreAmong the important things the filmmakers get right — the elemental pissiness of a scene that is far smaller than it is envisioned by the narcissists who once occupied it.
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Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2025