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Book Review: The Oral History Lowdown on “The Daily Show”

December 21, 2016
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The story of The Daily Show is interesting to fans, but it’s also relevant to understanding the evolution of political satire.

Book/Film Interview: Leslie Epstein on “Casablanca” and “Hill of Beans”

February 25, 2021
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An interview with Brookline’s own Leslie Epstein on his new novel, the inexhaustible freshness of Casablanca, and the need for truth in historical fiction.

Opera Review: Ready for a Very Different “Faust”? You Should Be!

December 3, 2019
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Even taking into consideration my several objections, this Faust is one of the most accomplished and intriguing opera releases of recent years.

Jazz Album Review: Liberty Ellman’s “Last Desert” — Going the Distance

March 23, 2020
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Last Desert proves that guitarist Liberty Ellman and his group can dance when they want

Book Review: You May Get Lost in “Death Valley”

November 28, 2023
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Melissa Broder’s new novel is as amusing as it is bewildering.

Film Review: “Something in the Dirt” — Grains of Truth

November 11, 2022
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In addition to being a clever paranormal thriller, Something in the Dirt is a brilliant commentary on our burgeoning world of content creation.

Jazz Concert Review: Vocalist Kurt Elling — Going Through the World with Curiosity

October 27, 2021
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The range of Kurt Elling’s repertoire is astonishing and his program at Jimmy’s was commensurately ambitious.

Music Album Review: “Ghosts” — The Cowboy Junkies Confront Heartbreak and Sorrow

April 9, 2020
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Darkness is pervasive in this Cowboy Junkies album, but it is not all-encompassing.

Concert Review: Cameron Carpenter at Symphony Hall

January 14, 2017
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Cameron Carpenter played the Terry Riley composition commandingly.

Concert Preview: BSO’s Robert Sheena on George Tsontakis’ “Sonnets”

February 11, 2016
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The English horn, of course, is no stranger to haunting melodies.

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