Saheem Ali's love letter to Kenya features the fabulous Amber Iman, a fine cast, and Michael Thurber's great music.
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PAX East 2025: ‘Demonschool’ Preview
'Demonschool' was already on my must-play list thanks to the story and fun tactical combat. But the richness of the world and the game's social side have made me that much more excited for it.
Read More »PAX East 2025 Day 3: ‘Among Us 3D,’ ‘ctrl.alt.DEAL,’ ‘Heroes of Barcadia’
ctl.alt.DEAL is based on the “paperclip problem," the idea that if AI were given the simple task to make as many paperclips as possible, it would inadvertently destroy the world.
Read More »Music & Video Reviews: Badfinger’s Lost LP, plus Live Albums from Al Stewart, Translator, and Oregon
This new edition of Badfinger's 'Head First' employs the recently discovered master tapes, which have been newly mixed and mastered by Bob Jackson, the band’s only surviving member.
Read More »PAX East Day 2: ‘Monster Train 2,’ ‘Glaciered,’ ‘SkateBoard Knight’
And what a great pool of games I sat down to check out! Very diverse titles gave me different experiences to try out on my busy second day at PAX East.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Heartbeat Opera Reimagines Gounod’s ‘Faust’
A gripping, innovative production, reduced to two hours but still full of Gounod's glorious music, boasts a terrific cast and smart, sinewy staging.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Interview with ‘Dune Awakening’ Art Directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan
I had the pleasure of chatting with passionate art directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan about the challenges of bringing the visuals of 'Dune Awakening' to the screen.
Read More »PAX East 2025:- The PAX East Experience
PAX East is chock full of amazing experiences for gamers, nerd culture enthusiasts, cosplayers, TCG fans, and frankly anyone who just enjoys a fun and varied experience in this rich ecosystem.
Read More »Album Reviews: Eric Andersen’s ‘Dance of Love and Death,’ plus Cat Stevens and Wanda Jackson
Andersen has been serving up poignant, powerful music for six decades now. 'Dance of Love and Death' leaves no doubt that he can still deliver.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Maddie: A New Musical’
Timeworn tropes of hauntings and show business come to life with just the right balance of silliness and earnestness in this old-school new musical.
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