Askold Melnyczuk

Book Review: “Smedley’s Secret Guide to Literature” — Teenage Lit-Land

This savvy, witty, and casually erudite novella proves that when it comes portraying adolescence in fiction the less sentimentality the better.

Allen Michie October 20, 2021 at 12:20 pm on Jazz Album Review: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett — Together Again, MemorablyI like people who think like this, with humility, self-awareness, and a drive for self-improvement (and the good taste to...
Robbie October 20, 2021 at 12:16 pm on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentI love the movie, but have always wanted a tree like that. What is the name of the the tree...
Allen Michie October 19, 2021 at 11:49 am on Jazz CD Review: “Going For It,” the Harvie S Trio with Mike Stern and Alan DawsonThanks for the great view. This one's added to my shopping list. I love the jazzy side of Stern...
Scott McLennan October 18, 2021 at 7:44 pm on Film Review: Getting “Dune” Right — Superheroes CritiquedI didn't think I could get more excited about seeing this film, but you did it. Excellent read.
Dennis October 18, 2021 at 5:44 pm on Classical Concert Review: Boston Philharmonic Orchestra plays Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8I was present for the 8th. Maestro Zander and the BPO received three standing ovations. The play and execution were...