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Film Review: ‘Orlando, My Political Biography’ Explores Trans People Past and Present
'Orlando, my political Biography' is an intriguing film which uses Virginia Woolf's novel 'Orlando' to understand trans people past and present.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Goes Back to the Beginning
What you don't know about your town and its past can haunt you. That's what happens in 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,' a prequel to previous 'Pet Sematary' films.
Read More »Film Review: ‘The Taste of Things’ at the New York Film Festival
'The Taste of Things' is a mesmerizing visual pageant of the gastronomic exploits of a cook and a chef (Juliet Binoche and Benoît Magimel) in 19th-century France.
Read More »Concert Review: Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic – ‘The Elements’ (US Premiere) and Copland’s Third Symphony
The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Zone of Interest’ at the New York Film Festival
'Zone of Interest' explores the horrific human truths behind the Holocaust in a novel way.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Toxic Avenger’ (2023): Six Toxic Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood
The Toxic Avenger, a reimagining of the 1984 cult classic, was the opening night feature at Fantastic Fest in Austin. Its star-filled cast gave stunning performances.
Read More »TV Interview: Suk Pannu on ‘Mrs. Sidhu Investigates’
"You're blending a set of realities: real cop world with the escapist, fantastical Miss Marple world."
Read More »Music Reviews: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours Live,’ Willie Nelson’s ‘Bluegrass,’ Genya Ravan’s Reissues, and More New Releases
Reviewed: a previously unreleased Fleetwood Mac live set, Willie Nelson's Bluegrass, Genya Raven reissues, and more.
Read More »Music Interview: Amoraa on ‘Infinite Love’
"Going to the grocery with your significant other can be the time of your life."
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