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TV/Film Review: “Paterno” — Acts of Dishonor

What we want is for Al Pacino to convey something deeper, something illuminating about the fall of the hero from the highest reaches of the gods.

This compact documentary presents a poignant picture of the intersection of segregation, enlightenment, and failure.

Paul November 26, 2021 at 7:41 pm on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentI always loved Grant's subtle acting, look at his facial expressions when Young takes his arm to cross the street....
Jonathan Blumhofer November 26, 2021 at 11:49 am on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodHi Randy, Thanks for your comment. Believe me, I’m no blind admirer of Williams: I agree that much (if not...
Randy November 25, 2021 at 9:08 pm on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodI appreciate Jonathan Blumhofer bending over backwards to give John Williams's new concerto the benefit of the doubt. I cannot...
Ed Symkus November 25, 2021 at 8:41 pm on Film Review: “Karen Dalton: In My Own Time” – (One-of-a-kind musical find)Hi, Dick -- Thanks for the correction. I re-watched part of the documentary to find out exactly what was said...
Vincent Czyz November 25, 2021 at 12:21 pm on Book Review: Samuel R. Delany’s “Dhalgren” — A Critical War of WordsThanks for that, Todd. It's incorrect in the book itself as well. I sent an email to the publisher. VCzyz...