Sarah Osman
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, television, film, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
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Our critics supply their TV favorites of 2023.
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It’s refreshing to watch a teen series where the characters are not trying to solve a murder, venture into a parallel universe, or become possessed by an evil force.
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Rejoice, my fellow musical theater geeks, Apple TV’s Schimgadoon! is once again taking center stage.
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Pro wrestling fans will undoubtedly love how Monster Factory takes them behind the scenes, but even those who have never watched the sport will find the docuseries intriguing.
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You don’t see this often on commercial TV: a nihilistic expose of consumerism.
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The Big Payback doesn’t exhibit a clear slant either way: it simply tells the tale of how a bill asking for reparations came to be, along the way highlighting how past injustice shapes present inequities.
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If dancing around as a giant CGI monster makes someone happy, then that is enough to make me happy. Let’s embrace what makes us different and do what we love. Read More
Were we able to watch all the new TV shows we wanted to in 2022? Hell, no! But here are some favorites.
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Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2023
Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year. And there is plenty of disagreement.
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