The feature film debut by Antonis Tsonis makes its world premiere at Slamdance.
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Charlie Doherty’s Top Music Releases of 2023 (Neil Young, Boygenius, Jesse Ahern, Rancid, and More)
2023 was a very good year for rock releases by veteran and newer artists, including Palehound, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Boygenius, and more.
Read More »Cathedral of St. John the Divine to host Arvo Pärt’s ‘Passio,’ Orthodox Chants, January 26 and 27
Audience members can sit on yoga mats (or chairs) to hear 'Passio' by Arvo Pärt, preceded by Orthodox chants, at the world's largest Gothic cathedral.
Read More »Music Reviews: the Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ plus James Talley, Clay Parker and Jodi James, and the Babys
With 'Hackney Diamonds,' The Rolling Stones deliver their first album of new material since 2005. Plus, reviews of James Talley, Clay Parker and Jodi James, and the Babys.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ – Profound, Timely
In 'Prayer for the French Republic' questions are raised about the safety of French Jews with antisemitism on the rise. Wouldn't it be better to emigrate to Israel where it is safer?
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Sovereign Syndicate’
A Victorian Steampunk adventure with mythical creatures struggles to maintain high quality while balancing a rich and complex narrative.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers), plus the Kinks and Marcel Smith
A new Beatles covers collection features a fair number of luminous artists and a few famous covers, but the focus is more on obscure artists and recordings.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Ernie’s Secret Life’ – Exploring the Polar Icecaps of the Heart
With puppetry and magical realism 'Ernie's Secret Life', conceived during the pandemic lockdowns, warms the heart and sparks the sense of wonder.
Read More »Film Review: Exploitation Lives in ‘Roadkill’
If you don't delve too deeply into it, 'Roadkill' is a fun '70s-style ride.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Clarion Choir Sings Rachmaninoff and World Premiere of ‘Vigil for Peace’ by Alexander Levine
The Clarion Choir's, precision, dynamics, balance, and overall musicality are always at the highest level.
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