Kim Brandstrup: Echo and Narcissus review – small miracles of mirroring | Dance
TUnder the direction of Deborah Warner, the tiny Ustinov Studio at Bath’s Theatre Royal has become a melting pot of intimate and diverse theatrical experiences, including a commission from choreographer Kim Brandstrup for a trilogy of dance pieces inspired by Greek mythology. The final part, Echo and Narcissus, is a short, beautifully written and acted […]
Normani: Dopamine review – pop’s longest-awaited debut almost defeats the trolls | Pop and rock
debtFor six long years, Normani was the most overlooked member of Fifth Harmony, the so-so girl band that formed in 2012 on a forgotten American version of The X Factor. When the band broke up in 2018, she quickly became pop snobs’ choice for a solo breakout star, a judgement that’s been borne out by […]
Movie Review: The Sound of Freedom
From seemingly out of the blue, an independent film about child sex trafficking has eclipsed some heavyweight Hollywood productions for the summer box office draw. In actuality, we learn the film was produced some five years ago and it took all this time and struggle to get it to the big screen. Why such a […]
GOP lawmakers want legislative auditors to review Milwaukee Public Schools’ finances
Republicans in the Wisconsin General Assembly don’t want Gov. Tony Evers to squander the opportunity to take a closer look at the shortcomings of Milwaukee Public Schools. Evers recently called for an audit of MPS operations and instruction. “Today, I propose to go two steps further with two important goals: first, to audit the entirety […]
Colorado lawmakers urge EPA to review pollution permits at controversial Utah oil facilities
Two Colorado lawmakers are pressuring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to scrutinize existing and proposed pollution permits for three oil-transportation facilities in Utah, where they worry the expansion could endanger residents and wildlife across state lines. The expansion of Wildcat Loadout, Price River Terminal and Savage Energy Terminal will increase oil export capacity in Utah’s […]
Bon Jovi drops album ‘Forever’ 40 years after debut: review
When Bon Jovi debuted 40 years ago with their 1984 self-titled album, which featured the hit “Runaway,” they were compared to bands like Loverboy. A review in The Washington Post described their music as “distinct” and “characterless” and Jon Bon Jovi’s singing voice as “a high-pitched, hysterical shriek.” The review went on to slam his […]
Don’t hate the player: Review of The Winner by Teddy Wayne
F. Scott Fitzgerald told us that the very rich are different from you and me. The main character of Teddy Wayne’s sixth novel, who gains admittance to a rarefied realm of the super-wealthy near Cape Cod, is acutely aware of how far he stands apart from those sitting pretty. But instead of keeping his distance, […]
Medical Groups Silent After Review Finds ‘Weak Evidence’ for Recommending Puberty Blockers to Kids
Editors’ Note: It is appalling that American medical organizations either remain opposed or silent on this latest study. Already Scotland is looking at banning puberty blockers and several other European countries now severely restrict their use. Among these are Norway, U.K. Sweden, Denmark, France, and Finland. In addition, 22 American states have banned the use […]
Alaska Daily review – this astonishingly basic drama would be better without Hilary Swank | Television & radio
circleWhatever happened to Hilary Swank? It’s been 20 years since she won Oscars for Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, but she’s been working pretty steadily since then. Name at least two recent roles and you’ll get quiz points, and a bonus if you can think of a hit. Swank’s Hollywood wild card, the […]
Rangers season in review, offseason preview
The Rangers’ season is over. NY Post All good things come to an end. For the Rangers, it was another season in which they missed out on a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Panthers were a formidable opponent for the Blueshirts, losing four of six games. The Rangers’ core is in place, but […]