Oren Jacoby

Film Review: “On Broadway” — A Love Letter to the Return to Normal

If the theater really mirrors life, then you can bet we’re in for some drastic changes and adjustments, even on Broadway.

The 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival approaches its end with two compelling cinematic looks at Jewish history.

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...
Daniel Gewertz September 20, 2021 at 11:57 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)I know some of the Texas newspaper music writers were very enthusiastic about Nanci Griffith. It is possible that that...
Daniel Gewertz September 20, 2021 at 11:40 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)"Hearts in Mind" was the title of one of her later albums. Feeling like she knew "our heart"... How beautifully...
Daniel Gewertz September 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)I always knew she had some devoted fans, but it is remarkable to read how she was a light in...