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No More Ghettos: On The Death Of James A. Emanuel, Poet
Can poets, in the future, say this word more firmly?
Read More »Music Review: Paul Simon – ‘Over the Bridge of Time: A Paul Simon Retrospective (1964-2011)’
A retrospective that collects 20 Simon gems and still doesn't scratch the surface.
Read More »‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4 – What AMC Should Learn from M*A*S*H
Like The Walking Dead, M*A*S*H lost two key cast members going into its fourth year.
Read More »DVD and Music Reviews: `American Masters: Jimi Hendrix – Hear My Train A Comin’ and Jimi Hendrix Experience – ‘Miami Pop Festival’
The 70th year celebrations for Jimi Hendrix culminate in a new two-hour PBS documentary and the release of a newly discovered Miami Pop Festival gig.
Read More »NYC Subway Token of My Appreciation
Subway tokens were New York City gelt, and the precious little coin with a Y was kept safe because it was so dear to everyone.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Captain Phillips’
Hanks, as Phillips, gives one of his best performances in years. But when doesn’t he?
Read More »Music Review: Sachal Studios Orchestra – ‘Jazz and All That’
The Pakistani orchestra proves that jazz can make its mark all over the world.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Firm: The Story of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence on American Business’ by Duff McDonald
A history of the consulting giant charts its game-changing influence on American business over the decades.
Read More »NYC Hosts Archtober 2013 and Architecture and Design Film Festival This Month
With events all month long, Archtober 2013 has something for everyone, whether you're an industry professional or just looking for great home furnishings.
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