He crafted stories that presaged modern realities as well as any of the greatest 20th century writers of speculative prose fiction.
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Theater Review (NYC): “Geppetto” from Concrete Temple Theatre
This version of the man behind PInocchio is a professional puppeteer who's lost his better half.
Read More »Music Review: Townes Van Zandt – “High, Low and In Between” and “The Late Great Townes Van Zandt” [Remastered]
These two albums from the early '70s were among the artistic high points of the songwriter's broken, even tragic career.
Read More »Movie Review: “Man of Steel” (Jon Sobel)
Epileptic pacing, difficult-to-follow handheld-camera action footage, and an excruciating cacophony of sound effects help make this superhero movie one of the worst in memory.
Read More »Music Review: Bonnie Whitmore – “There I Go Again”
Bonnie Whitmore's second disc is crammed full of soulful, insistent Americana, with sharp-edged songs sometimes reminiscent of Tom Petty.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Round-Up – Paper Bird, Bethesda, Jerry Castle
Paper Bird's unusual sound mixes Afro-pop, Andrews Sisters harmonies, unexpected rhythms, and psychedelia.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): “Macbeth” Starring Alan Cumming
In a stunning performance, the actor takes on all the roles in Shakespeare's Scottish Play.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): White Hot by Tommy Smith
This taut, anxiously intellectual drama baffles expectations and boasts marvelous performances.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Honey Fist by August Schulenburg
This implausible by satisfying story concerns a group of buddies who resent their old friend making movies based on their lives.
Read More »TV Review: The Good Wife – “What’s in the Box?”
Season 4 wrapped up with a satisfying mix of conclusions, surprises, shakeups, and setups for the next round.
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