Finding humor in strange places: New films at Tribeca
Are we preoccupied with determining what's funny, and when and where it's appropriate to laugh?
“Ramona”: California history at the intersection of Native, Spanish and white
This outdoor pageant, a broad-based community project, has been playing here for 93 years and counting.
“The Americans”: How do you solve a problem like Martha?
FBI assistant Martha has had the word "poor" attached to her name by reviewers ever since her introduction on the show.
“It’s Just Sex!” - Hit play in a (mostly) all-Black version
The premise is simple: Three upwardly mobile, thirtyish couples get together for a party and, shall we say, things just spiral out of control.
A singular artist who contributed to the common good: Prince’s remarkable life
Prince occupied a giant place in our culture; his loss sends shock waves through all categories of Americans - categories that he himself transcended.
This week in history: 400 years since death of Shakespeare
What immortal characters, prescient visions, fantastic worlds, and all-comprehending humanity did this writer pluck from his imagination!
Time for a fresh look at the “colliding dreams” of Zionism
"Colliding Dreams" is a new documentary film about the ever more hotly debated subject of Zionism.
Under pressure, “The Americans” try to avoid casualties
Here is the latest episode review of "The Americans" as the new season speeds onward.
“Louder Than Bombs”: Family dysfunction mirrors a chaotic world
"If you listen carefully, the subtle sounds and nuances of family life can be louder than the more obvious thunder of bombs."
Women can be comedic pranksters too: “The Boss”
While some may find the laughs to be loutish and louche, overall this critic enjoyed it.
