The talented cast of six gives (and shows) their all in this dreamlike collage of narrative. It shows a lot of heart – and a lot of skin. But its organs are in disarray.
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Movie Review: ‘Cast Aside the Clouds’
Layla practices Baha’i while Sasan is Muslim, so the coming societal conflict is predictable and carries heavy emotional weight.
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Despite the presence of Stravinsky's 'Firebird,' it was a large new work by Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Reid that proved the program's creative centerpiece.
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Why do horror movies make money? A panel of “scary experts” took on this topic at the 2026 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show.
Read More »Concert Review: ‘Strings for Peace’ with Amjad Ali Khan and Sharon Isbin
The maestro of the Indian sarod and the Grammy-winning classical guitarist interlocked sound and spirit of East and West in their collaborations' NYC debut.
Read More »NAB 2026: AI, ‘Survivor’, Sports, Rob Lowe and Nate Bargatze
NAB Show 2026 brought broadcast, the creator economy, sports, and AI together to create a cutting-edge fan experience.
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It's a game of shifting hallways, architectural logic, and the kind of mental friction that we rarely see in modern puzzle design.
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Reviewed: "Unwanted," the latest from outlaw country singer Dale Watson, and "Wake," a new CD from the multitalented Dirk Powell.
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Kudos to these musicians and the Chamber Music Society for dusting off an extraordinary creation by Joachim Raff and giving it a fair and muscular airing.
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This comedy of social commentary delivered laughs for an audience hungry for them, thanks to a pointed story and script, a dazzling single-set production, and a crackerjack cast.
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