The show cemented Joe Jackson's reputation as an inscrutable and enigmatic songwriter, a talented musician and social outsider who speaks for Everyman. The post Rock Concert Review: After F…
Albert Finney was the greatest interpreter of England's gift to the world of contemporary theater, the Kitchen Sink Drama. The post Arts Remembrance: Albert Finney, An Appreciation — …
It is safe to predict that the winner in this category will one of the entries that squares off against mortality. The post Film Review: 2019 Oscar-nominated Live Action Shorts — Wres…
This studio outing emphasizes superb ensemble playing; the results in a beguiling album in which just about every note shines. The post Rock CD Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band Provides “…
Russian Doll is television made to be savored. The post WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Anchored by the assured direction of Cailin Doran and Jade Wheeler's dazzling performance, Who is Eartha Mae? sings with truth. The post Theater Review: “Who is Eartha Mae?” …
Did I try to fit in at my segregated school, betraying my father and his values to be a popular white boy? The post Arts Commentary: My Blackface Confession appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
I find it a little disturbing how The Soprano's themes seem to have culminated in the election of our current President. The post Television Commentary: “The Sopranos” 20 Years L…
Despite the soap opera details, Everybody Knows never becomes implausible. The post Film Review: “Everybody Knows” — From Out of the Past appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
The generally enjoyable Bedlam production of Pygmalion doesn't quite settle for the glucose bait. The post Theater Review: Bedlam’s “Pygmalion” — An Enjoyable Excursi…
What makes Portland Stage's production of Earnest such a delight is its physicality. The post Theater Review: The Importance of Being Seriously Insignificant appeared first on The Arts Fus…
"You don't really know how to perform bluegrass until you interact with others." The post Music Interview: Michael Daves on How Anyone can be a Bluegrass Singer appeared first on The Arts F…
Mark Morris and Ethan Iverson chose songs from the famous album for reflection and extrapolation. What they made is an entertainment, a romp for the company's terrific dancers. The post Dan…
Shame on you, Academy, for such feeble, uninspired, downer picks. The post Film Review: 2019 Oscar-nominated Live Action Shorts — A Bunch of Downers appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
It's worth pointing out that Sabahattin Ali has deliberately reversed traditional gender roles in Madonna in a Fur Coat. The post Book Review: “Madonna in a Fur Coat” — Sab…
In Garciela Iturbide's photographs, the living and the dying are often joined at the (exposed) skeletal hip. The post Visual Arts Review: “Graciela Iturbide's Mexico” — Cas…
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks. The post Coming Attractions: February 10 through 26 — What Will L…
This fine collection of short fiction reinforces Richard Power's reputation as a master storyteller. The post Book Review: “The Rebels and Other Stories” — The Irish, Defea…
I'd like to close the first week of February with a recap of January's new releases, the best and the worse. The post Music Review: The Best and the Worst Releases of January 2019 appeared f…
I'm impressed with the new adaptation and depressed that it's considered necessary. The post Book Review: Anne Frank’s Diary — The Graphic Version appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
A memorable evening, headlined by a superb pianist who deserves a full hall, any time, anywhere. The post Classical Concert Review: Pianist Meng-Chieh Liu — A Glorious Recital appeared…
RISD Museum's well-curated show Bona Drag is a powerful act of remembrance. The post Visual Arts Review: RISD Museum’s “Bona Drag” — A Captivating Look at Gender Subv…
Path of Totality is a distinctive recording, put together with great attention to form and detail -- and performed with enormous skill. The post Jazz CD Review: Quinsin Nachoff’s ̶…
Arctic avoids existential symbolism for the sake of expressing authentic emotions, most of them thanks to Mads Mikkelsen's performance, a quiet tour de force. The post Film Review: “A…
Although Anthony Powell's stock has gone down since he died in 2000, I hope that this new biography will spark interest in A Dance to the Music of Time. The post Book Review: Anthony Powell …