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Book Review: Donna Leon’s “Give Unto Others” — The Cost We Have All Paid

March 19, 2022
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Even as an entry in such an idiosyncratic (and appealing) series, this case is one of the most personal our protagonist – a thoughtful, compassionate man – has faced.

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Film Review: “Orphan: First Kill” — Murder as Child’s Play

August 18, 2022
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This prequel is the rare instance of a horror film, in this case a prequel, that is better than its predecessor.

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Film Review: Yet More Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place — It’s Stir-Crazy 8

August 21, 2020
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Five more feature films of great interest and their links, carefully chosen to get you through the continuing travails of the coronavirus.

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Dance Review: José Limón Company at Jacob’s Pillow — Empowering and Necessary

July 14, 2020
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Kudos to Jacob’s Pillow for this stellar beginning to a digital season of dance.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “Blood Sugar Rising” — Sweet Sorrow

April 21, 2020
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Blood Sugar Rising deals with difficult subject matter, but steel yourself to view this engaging and educational look at a growing public health crisis.

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Jazz Concert Review: Cécile McLorin Salvant and Aaron Diehl — A Remarkable Collaboration

February 8, 2020
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The recital of this remarkably self-aware singer was a series of highly literate and musically satisfying mini-dramas.

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Theater Review: “The Black Clown” — Non-stop Vitality

September 6, 2018
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The Black Clown commands the vastness of the Loeb’s stage with an enviable energy.

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Jazz LP Review: Newvelle Records — Sounds Sweet and Clear

September 2, 2018
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Newvelle Records’ taste seems to be  flawless.

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Rock Concert Review: Jack White with the Raconteurs — Very Much in the Moment

September 12, 2019
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On the same week that heavy prog-rockers Tool scored the No. 1 album in the country, it was great to see Jack White let down his wavy black hair, smile a bunch, and kick out the jams with his buddies.

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Classical CD Review: “Letters From Gettysburg” — A Powerful Plea for Compassion

June 9, 2019
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Letters from Gettysburg is an extraordinarily haunting five-movement work that elevates the experience of one man into a memorial to all victims of war.

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