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Theater Review: “The Gaaga” — A Savagely Funny Dream of Ukrainian Retribution

June 8, 2023
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The Gaaga’s humor is driven by rage, anger, and disgust, emotions that are not often found in our domesticated (for easy consumption) theater scene.

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Film Reviews: “Donbass” and “Babi Yar. Context” — Two Views of Destruction in Ukraine from Sergei Loznitsa

April 14, 2022
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Donbass is a powerfully gritty portrayal of thuggish aggression by people who felt empowered, with Russian support, to steal from, torment, and kill their neighbors.

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Cultural Commentary: The Gergiev Case

March 11, 2022
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There are times – and we’ve been living in these for several years now – when boldness is required, especially from artists.

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