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Film Review: “Marlowe” — A Whydunnit

February 15, 2023
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This is a Marlowe movie trying too hard to be a Marlowe movie. But it doesn’t have the heart to succeed.

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Film Review: “Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story” — The Life of a Jazz Phenomenon

December 12, 2020
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Trumpeter Doc Severinsen had the right combination of talent and showmanship to reach and stay in the spotlight, and he adjusted the pieces of his life to maintain his singular place.

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Jazz Concert/Feature: Master Percussionist Syd Smart Bids Boston Goodbye

August 26, 2020
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Percussionist Syd Smart is a Boston treasure to whom we will soon have to say farewell. But his talent, spirit, and energy will remain with those fortunate enough to see him play.

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Film Review: “The Irishman” — A Blood-Soaked Cautionary Tale

November 25, 2019
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For all its cinematic zest and superb acting, The Irishman offers a bleak demonstration of what happens when you sell your soul for too little.

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Film Review: Disney’s Revamped “Jungle Book” — A Remarkable Remake

April 25, 2016
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Those familiar with –and, like me, in love with — the 1967 animated Disney film, may fear (as I did) that the new version would substitute CGI for story.

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Dance Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — Among the Finest Dancers in the World Today

May 3, 2014
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I cannot prove the following judgment because I have not seen every dancer on the globe, but I believe that the members of the Alvin Ailey troupe are among the best in the world.

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Jazz Review: The Vijay Iyer Trio and Poet Robert Pinsky Create POEMJAZZ

March 16, 2014
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The first part of the evening worked: Robert Pinsky was a good enough actor, his poetry was sufficiently transparent, and Vijay Iyer proved to be a brilliant accompanist.

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Music Review: French Soprano Natalie Dessay — She Leaves Listeners Walking on Air

March 15, 2014
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The teamwork and chemistry of soprano Natalie Dessay and pianist Philippe Cassard were terrific, each performer delivering the music with great expressiveness and intelligence.

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Theater Review: “Her Aching Heart” — Laughing Heartily at Heterocentrism

July 17, 2014
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The Nora Theatre Company’s production of Her Aching Heart has enough energy, wit, challenge, and—yes—heart to delight those who approach the rousing satire with the right spirit.

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Classical CD Review: An Inspiring 80th Birthday Tribute to Conductor Claudio Abbado

July 22, 2013
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This attractive, inexpensive box set dedicated to Claudio Abbado contains a rich gathering of lucid, colorful recordings, among the most accomplished modern performances of symphonies that are absolutely central to the repertoire.

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