Paul Dervis

Arts Remembrance — Rip Torn: A Short Appreciation

Rip Torn. Great name, better actor.

What did this aging hippy, this elder of our world learn? To live a life without apologies.

Lighting Martha delves into the psychological tensions generated by alternative lifestyles — many, many decades ago.

The Oscar-nominated animation shorts are a dark lot this year.

Albert Finney was the greatest interpreter of England’s gift to the world of contemporary theater, the Kitchen Sink Drama.

What makes Portland Stage’s production of Earnest such a delight is its physicality.

Mother Butterfly’s script shows genuine promise, but the Storm Warnings Repertory Theatre’s premiere production falls short.

I miss the precocious, mischievous, darkly cunning, and troubled characters Gary Oldman once portrayed so beautifully.

If you can accept yet another tour around a love triangle, Wonder Wheel is generally engaging and nearly always entertaining.

Is a romantic relationship with someone who is lovely — but mentally ill — worth the effort?

Peter Costello April 12, 2021 at 6:48 pm on Rock Feature: Boston’s Salem 66 — Ripe for RediscoveryI just found out about their music recently. Is there any way we could make reissue's of their albums a...
Sal C. Guglielmino April 12, 2021 at 5:58 pm on Arts Remembrance: Emily Remler — The Short Life and Sad Death of a Jazz GuitaristI only discovered Emily Remler about six months ago, but I love her music. I have been searching to hear...
Steve Elman April 12, 2021 at 10:44 am on Jazz Review and Perspective: Stan Getz (and Everyone Else) in 1961 – “Getz at the Gate”Marcie - thanks for reading the piece, and for your question. I know Art's work only from his recordings. You...
Marcie April 12, 2021 at 10:22 am on Jazz Review and Perspective: Stan Getz (and Everyone Else) in 1961 – “Getz at the Gate”Hello Mr. Elman, you are very knowledgeable about those jazz greats of the '50s. I was wondering if you have...
Pete April 11, 2021 at 2:07 pm on Blues Album Review: John Hurlbut and Jorma Kaukonen’s “The River Flows”Incredible record. Listened to it numerous times. Jorma and John play great and sound great together.