This remarkable film brings Iranian musician Mohammad Reza Shajarian to life with passion and joy.
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Is There Anybody Out There? NASA Says ‘No!’ with a Caveat
Humankind has to rise to the challenge and save ourselves; otherwise, we are going to get sucked into the Great Filter like particles of dust into a vacuum cleaner.
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An exciting new violin concerto and a top soloist highlighted the National Symphony Orchestra's concert at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Benedict Sheehan’s Choral Masterpiece ‘Vespers’ in World Premiere This Weekend
Benedict Sheehan's Vespers, a remarkable melding of liturgical tradition and contemporary music, receives its world premiere performances in New York City and Pennsylvania.
Read More »Game Review: ‘Murder by Chef’s Knife’ Murder Mystery Party Case File from University Games
Who murdered Chef Lorenzo? In 'Murder by Chef's Knife', a Murder Mystery Party Case Files game, players must figure out which character had the motive, means, and opportunity.
Read More »Austin Film Festival: ‘Sam & Kate’, a Family Affair with Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek
You have a crush on someone. You find out that your dad is dating her mom. Things can get complicated. That's what happens to Sam and Kate.
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'L'Amour à Passy' offers a memorable Madame Brillon but an unappealing Benjamin Franklin in this new two-hander.
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'A Ballet of Lepers' by Leonard Cohen is a fascinating collection of stories giving readers a glimpse into a writer's development.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Beast’ (2022) Starring Idris Elba
In Beast, new to Blu-ray, Idris Elba must defend himself and his family against a vicious killer lion.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Juilliard Faculty Recital, 4 November 2022
Four superb musicians performed music by Brahms, Fauré, and contemporary composer Jessie Montgomery at Juilliard.
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