Archive for September, 2014

Marianne: “Late Victorian Holocaust”

This isn’t a single. It’s a séance. Singing lyrics penned by Nick Cave, Marianne Faithfull sounds … Read more »

“Transparent”: TV Show Of The Year?

“Transparent” is being hailed by hypesters as the TV show of the year — I’ve yet … Read more »

Your Weekend: A Selective Guide

Movies: I highly recommend the touching, upbeat “Pride,” about gays showing support for striking Welsh miners … Read more »

“Sweeney” Airs Tonight On PBS: Emma!

The New York Philharmonic‘s recent staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “Sweeney Todd: The … Read more »

Why Can’t Americans Play Americans?

I’m a fan of each star who has been cast in “Genius,” the British director Michael … Read more »

“Dumb And Dumber To”: New Trailer

America’s Wildest Film Festival

Fantastic Fest, in Austin, Texas, specializes in extremes and this year is no exception, with programming … Read more »