‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ Review: A Musical Paradise, Even in Purgatory
Did Jelly Roll Morton “invent” jazz, as he claimed? A sensational Encores! revival offers a postmortem prosecution of one of the form’s […]
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‘Io Capitano’ Review: A Migration Odyssey
The Italian director of the film “Gomorrah” focuses his tender yet unsparing lens on two teenage boys journeying from their home in […]
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Manslaughter Trial Begins of ‘Rust’ Armorer in Alec Baldwin Shooting
Prosecutors said the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was responsible for the presence of live ammunition on the set and for failing to check […]
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Reports of Cabaret’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
The art form has faced challenges as nightlife norms shift — and as its audience ages — but it has also evolved. […]
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‘The Ally,’ a Play About Israel and Free Speech, Tackles Big Issues
Itamar Moses wrote a drama of ideas about Israel and antisemitism. Then Oct. 7 happened.Itamar Moses wrote a drama of ideas about […]
Read moreNetflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Can’t Match the Original
Netflix’s latest attempt to capture the magic of a beloved animated series has some strong performances but falls well short of the […]
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Popcast (Deluxe): Pop Stars vs. the Attention Economy
Jennifer Lopez’s new film and album, “This Is Me … Now,” plus other messy rollouts for pop stars including Dua Lipa, Justin […]
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Residente’s ‘Las Letras Ya No Importan’: A Troublemaker Reveals His Heart
The Puerto Rican rapper from Calle 13 places romance alongside resistance on “Las Letras Ya No Importan.” The Puerto Rican rapper from […]
Read moreThe Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See
In an effort to program contemporary works, the company will present recent operas by Jeanine Tesori, John Adams, Jake Heggie and Osvaldo […]
Read moreFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth Review: Apocalypse Later
The pleasant distractions of a beautiful open world undermine core narratives about pain and sacrifice on a doomed planet.The pleasant distractions of […]
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