reviews
‘Marked’ review: Progressive-leaning South African series misses the mark in the end
August 12, 2025Fortunately, the final fifth of the last episode does not cancel out what is otherwise an extraordinary action series
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‘Nautilus’: A seaworthy vessel that Disney tried to sink
July 23, 2025Streaming was supposed to be a goldmine, but increasingly the vein is running dry.
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‘Rag Doll on a Bomb Site’: Theater review
June 17, 2025From Lenya with love: Bioplay about a lefty legend.
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‘Teleology’ review: Folk singer Peggy Seeger’s final album
June 2, 2025This album confirms her vocals and enthusiasm are as stirring and engaging as ever.
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Fascism, working-class struggle, and 2026: Looking back on the dystopian sci-fi classic ‘Metropolis’
May 9, 2025Cinematic somersaults abound in the 1927 film, but it fumbles the landing with an oversimplified message of class collaboration and reliance on a messiah to save us all.
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