A box set adds previously unheard material and an excellent new stereo mix to the Beatles' "Rubber Soul."
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Game Review: ‘Desperate Oasis’ from Weast Coast and The OP
'Desperate Oasis' from Weast Coast Games and the OP Games sets players into a duel for dominance of the local oasis.
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Music by definition almost always engages with the passage of time. The captivating music on this album stands on its own without the need for any specific meaning.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Review: Sandra Hüller in ‘Rose’
The historical drama 'Rose' set in the 17th century follows a woman disguised as a man, a onetime soldier who makes his life in a Protestant village.
Read More »Fantastic Fest TV Review: ‘Carrie’ Like You Never Knew Her
A beautiful, kind young girl just might become a monster. And we see all of this in just the first two of the eight episodes.
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Roger Guenveur-Smith's 'In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat' at NYTW is a memorable and intimate portrait of his friendship with the artist.
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Gauthier’s lyrics address topical themes without platitudes and often via the life stories of individuals. This is a courageous and powerful album from an important artist at the peak of her powers.
Read More »New York Film Festival 2026 Review: ‘Paper Tiger’ with Adam Driver, Miles Teller, Scarlett Johansson
Factoring in autobiographical elements and powerful emotions from his own life, director James Grey elevates an ordinary family to myth and tragedy.
Read More »Music Review: Ramin Heydarbeygi – ‘Echoes of Gusan: Vocal & Instrumental Chamber Music’
The composer pays tribute to the Persian poet-musicians of late antiquity on this superb album featuring soprano Sara Paar.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Movie Review: Opening Night Surprises from ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Beware Boiúna’
Fantastic Fest 2026, the nation’s largest genre-film festival, provided two exciting and surprising horror films that set the tone for much of the fest.
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