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A.R.T.’s ‘Moby Dick’ Gets Lost in Its Own Production
In efforts to bring modernity to this colossal 19th-century work, the musical loses sight of many of Herman Melville’s original themes.
Arts Vanity: Five Books You Don’t Have to Have Read to Be an Arts Editor
Many people believe that in order to be a Crimson Arts Executive you have to be well-versed in arts and culture, but that’s not true — all you need to know is how to type “flawed but compelling” and sprinkle it in your reviews.
‘The King’ Falls Short of Shakespeare’s Vision
In spite of its impressive casting and promising Shakespearean roots, Netflix’s new retelling of young Prince Hal’s rise to the throne in “The King” is nothing short of humorless and grim.
‘Dickinson’: An Experimental Take On the Life of the American Poet
In the vein of TNT’s “Will” and The CW’s “Reign,” Apple TV+’s new series “Dickinson” attempts to portray the life of a famous historical figure, Emily Dickinson, in a fresh and modern way.
With ‘Year of the Monkey,’ Patti Smith Captivatingly Revisits Her Dreams
Inherently poetic and gorgeous, punk poet Patti Smith’s new memoir stretches across the year 2016 as she takes several trips across the U.S. fueled by late night dreams, clouded reality, and treasured memories.
Author Leigh Bardugo Discusses ‘Ninth House’ at Cambridge Public Library
Leigh Bardugo surprised fans when she announced that her newest novel, “Ninth House,” would be the first installation in an adult fantasy series.
Larissa Ponomarenko Stages an Expressive Update of Ballet Classic ‘Giselle’
Characterized by its expert dancing, thoughtful partnerships, and wildly extravagant set, Ponomarenko’s “Giselle” was a beautiful take on the classic.
Julian Fellowes Triumphs with ‘Downton Abbey’
Watching “Downton Abbey” is like being fed freshly baked cookies, petting a soft kitten, and snuggling into a warm bed — all at once.
‘The America Plays’: A Dive into Hidden American History
Mount Auburn Cemetery forged new ground as it hosted a site-specific play by playwright Patrick Gabridge, who brought to life several of the buried to reveal their stories.
‘The Goldfinch’: A Lukewarm Take on a Classic
While the film is too messy to spark much award-season buzz and too plot-heavy to please the book’s readers, “The Goldfinch” still manages to be an earnest film.