Michael Hammond

Theater Review: “Exposed” — A Toothless “Tartuffe” Update

A genuine satirist kicks against all the pricks, relishing that he or she might challenge rather than placate audiences.

Suzanne Graver September 22, 2021 at 4:20 pm on Visual Arts Review: “The Treasure House of Memories” — Dreaming of New PastsAn astonishing well-written and enticing review, grabs the reader in from start to finish, beautifully illuminating Nieves’ art and delightfully...
Daniel Gewertz September 22, 2021 at 10:59 am on Arts Remembrance: Emily Remler — The Short Life and Sad Death of a Jazz GuitaristOne further series of thought on an issue brought up in the comments... I question the rumor that Emily Remler...
Kevin Connolly September 22, 2021 at 10:35 am on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)Imagine that, a critic being ‘needlessly negative ‘. Artists like Nanci Griffith was an inspiration to many artists who follow...
John Wisniewski September 21, 2021 at 8:58 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)Michael Corcoran was a music critic for one of the Austin papers was very critical of her. It seemed personal....
Daniel Gewertz September 21, 2021 at 7:25 pm on Arts Remembrance: Emily Remler — The Short Life and Sad Death of a Jazz GuitaristI wish I saw this review back when it was written two years ago. Two real oddities: streaming services online...