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Book Review: “No Is Not Enough” — Damned by Branding

July 30, 2017
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Naomi Klein argues that the more anxious we are, the more vulnerable we are to politically opportunistic manipulation.

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Film Review: “Close” — Feeling the Tragic Weight of the Human Condition

February 9, 2023
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Some might consider Close to be a depressing film, but its impressive understanding of human frailty and the power of forgiveness is revelatory.

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Book Review: Louie’s Blues — Menand Chills With The Cold War Crowd

July 21, 2021
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To his credit, Louis Menand personalizes his historical cast and humanizes ideologies and aesthetics.

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Visual Arts Review: “Artist Textiles — Picasso to Warhol” When Cloth Became Art

February 26, 2015
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The fascinating exhibition Artist Textiles: Picasso to Warhol traces the history of 20th century art in textiles.

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Music Feature: Gimme Radio — Making Streaming Human

July 20, 2020
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Gimme Radio brings the human element to streaming by relying on DJs to curate playlists and provide context to what listeners are experiencing.

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Classical Music Commentary: Just How Perilous Is the Life of The Boston Symphony Orchestra?

July 4, 2012
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The overall prognosis for the Boston Symphony Orchestra is good. While there remains room for growth and improvement both artistically and financially, the Orchestra has the advantage of a solid musical reputation and a strong core of patrons who support its mission.

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Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2024

December 16, 2024
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Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year. And there is plenty of disagreement.

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Film Review: At Harvard Film Archive –“The Complete Luchino Visconti”

May 30, 2018
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Luchino Visconti made theatrically tinged movies driven by music, indebted to painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature—he accomplished, dare I say, a fusion of the arts.

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Comedy Review — Paul Reiser at the Cabot

October 26, 2022
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Like a magic show where you know you’re being duped and enjoy it all the same, Reiser’s act was something you just settled back and enjoyed without analyzing it too much.

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Film Commentary: “Daughters of the Dust” Restored — Bold Black Filmmaking

January 8, 2017
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The restoration and re-issue of Julie Dash’s masterpiece is a valuable reminder that black female filmmakers are still woefully unsung.

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