arts and culture
The working class becomes subject in the art of Gustave Courbet
June 5, 2019Gustave Courbet, born 200 years ago, was one of the first artists to show laborers at work so forcefully and honestly.
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‘The Twilight Zone’: ‘Blurryman’ demands we face our new reality
June 4, 2019This writer would argue that this episode is the best of the season, but only because it builds upon all of the themes and spirit of the episodes that came before it.
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‘Fire on the Mountain’: John Brown’s story lies a-mouldering on the page
May 31, 2019John Brown is one of American history’s most fascinating characters.
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“Bronco Billy, The Musical” review
May 20, 2019It’s all largely played for fun, with heaps of gags, jokes, wisecracks and but of course songs along the way.
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L.A. Times Bomb: Docu-play puts media and history on trial
May 17, 2019"LA Times Bomb" deserves to be presented at other outlets and forums. It could be nothing short of explosive.
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