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Book Review: “American Purgatory” — Prison as a Form of Social Control

September 30, 2023
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“American Purgatory” is the sort of book reactionary politicians and organizations are trying to ban. It’s full of evidence that many of the attitudes and conditions prevalent in this country from its founding were racist, bigoted, even genocidal.

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Classical Album Review: Czech-Born Composer Erwin Schulhoff — “Shapeshifter”

November 3, 2022
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This is a strongly-played effort that makes a powerful case for the vitality and worth of Erwin Schulhoff’s oeuvre, particularly his mature chamber music.

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Dance Review: “Have You Seen Me” – More Dance, Less Message

May 3, 2018
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An intriguing cross-disciplinary concept gave birth to a pallid, underrehearsed production.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week

October 18, 2014
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, visual arts, theater, author readings, and dance that’s coming up in the next week.

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Children’s Book Review: For the Little Ones

January 30, 2024
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Looking for a book to give a new baby and their family? These charming new books fit the bill.

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Theater Review: “The Children” — Scientists Under Pressure

July 27, 2019
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The production strikes a fine balance between comedy and seriousness, public and private concerns, bringing a complex and compelling play to vibrant life.

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Author Interview: The “Friday Night Lights of Hockey” — Jay Atkinson’s “Ice Time” Turns Twenty

June 16, 2022
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“Hockey gets in the blood—you develop an intense passion for the game, and either you leave it—too many early mornings, bus rides, urine-smelling rinks—or you just love it.”

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Music Concert Preview: Where to Hear “The Place Between” — In the Months Ahead

February 7, 2023
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Here are some recommendations of concerts with hybrid works coming to the Boston area in the months ahead.

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Fuse Commentary: The Value of Browsing and Discovering That the “Shit Must Stop”

April 24, 2015
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Sometime you go in search of one thing, and you stumble upon something else. And maybe that newly discovered thing is something wonderful.

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Film Review: A “Colossal” Mistake

April 18, 2017
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Writer-director Nacho Vigalando blows to bits his love story and morphs his movie into a totally bonkers horror flick.

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