Bassem Youssef

Film Review: Satire As it Should Be — “Tickling Giants”

If you want to see what courageous political satire really looks like, see Sara Taksler’s engaging new documentary about Bassem Youssef.

Martha Ullman West October 20, 2020 at 5:51 pm on Dance Review/Commentary: “The Grand Union” — The Story of the Accidental Anarchists of Downtown DanceThis is the first review I've seen of The Grand Union - Accidental Anarchists of Downtown Dance, and I've not...
Bill Marx October 20, 2020 at 4:55 pm on Film Review: “Town Bloody Hall” — Rip-Roaring Feminist Cross FireNorman Mailer may have wanted Diana Trilling on the panel because she respected his writing -- though with justified reservations...
Thomas Doherty October 19, 2020 at 3:46 pm on Film Review: “Town Bloody Hall” — Rip-Roaring Feminist Cross FireGerry Thanks as ever for your careful reading. You recommended Town Bloody Hall to me when it was playing at...
Leslie Sullivan October 19, 2020 at 2:15 am on Jazz Remembrance: Ira SullivanI truly appreciate people who knew the talents of my father, Ira Sullivan. Thank you Steve Provizer for providing this....
Judah Leblang October 18, 2020 at 9:03 pm on Book Review: “What Came Before” — A Horde of Micro-essaysI enjoyed reading this review, and I'm intrigued by the concept of the book.