Stigmata of Bliss

Book Review: “Stigmata of Bliss” — From the Master of the Tersely Disquieting

Klaus Merz’s cunning, compressed prose invites us to listen for the sounds of the inexpressible, the other side of life.

Gerald Peary July 16, 2020 at 1:04 am on Arts Commentary: “Hamilton” — Streaming on Disney Plus, Feeling Like You’re in the Room Where it Happened.Thanks, Thomas Garvey, for two astute takes on Hamilton. I probably liked it more than you did, though I kept...
Gerald Peary July 15, 2020 at 10:38 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledI still don't agree with you about modernism's reformist streak. It's more a revolutionary streak, stripping away everything not essential...
Milo Miles July 15, 2020 at 9:52 pm on Arts Reconsideration: “Pinocchio” at 80Superb job looking back on the film. (Though I ain't gonna pay Disney to watch nothing.) I was quite amused...
Thomas Garvey July 15, 2020 at 9:25 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledWell, there may have been a brief resurgence of interest in Agnès Varda after her death last year - but...
Ralph Locke July 15, 2020 at 2:29 pm on Arts Commentary: Reviewing Music, Re-viewedGreat suggestion, Victor! I know a number of highly experienced listeners whose judgment and reactions I greatly value. Maybe I...