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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Arts Remembrance: Christopher Plummer, 1929-2021 by Peg Aloi

It is difficult to think of a harder-working actor or one more devoted to his craft. The post Arts Remembrance: Christopher Plummer, 1929-2021 appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

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Saturday, November 23, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “Marianne” — Pure, Artful Evil by Peg Aloi

Marianne is one of the slickest horror series I’ve seen on Netflix. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “Marianne” — Pure, Artful Evil appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:48AM
Sunday, October 20, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: Stephen King is My Boyfriend — Hanging out at “Castle Rock” by Peg Aloi

If Castle Rock is intended to be a commentary on Trump’s not-so-great America, well, what better genre than horror to spread the angst? The post WATCH CLOSELY: Stephen King is My Boyfriend…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:48PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “El Camino” — Epilogue for an Anti-Hero by Peg Aloi

Like Breaking Bad, El Camino subtly suggests that justice is a relative concept. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “El Camino” — Epilogue for an Anti-Hero appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:24PM
Saturday, September 28, 2019

Book Feature: Jake Brennan’s “Disgraceland” — A Wicked Exposé of Popular Music’s Psychopaths by Peg Aloi

Jake Brennan’s unique blend of humor and horror generates very entertaining stories about some of the most shocking crimes committed by various icons of rock, pop, and punk music. The post…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:33PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Film Review: “One Cut of the Dead” — Meta Gonzo Zombie Horror by Peg Aloi

This clever Japanese zombie film is a spirited attempt to blow up and reinvigorate the genre. The post Film Review: “One Cut of the Dead” — Meta Gonzo Zombie Horror appeared first on T…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:33PM
Friday, September 13, 2019

Film Review: “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” by Peg Aloi

Linda Ronstadt was every young female singer’s aspirational goddess: if you could nail “You’re No Good” or “Blue Bayou” in the car or the shower, you had practiced a lot. The pos…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:48PM
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Film Review: “Satanic Panic” — Sounding the Trashy Horror Vibe by Peg Aloi

Satanic Panic is a crazy ride, managing along the way to poke fun at the lifestyles of the rich and bored, reminding us that decadence among the upper classes is very scary indeed. The post …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:33PM
Friday, August 23, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “Gwen” is Moody, Moving Folk Horror by Peg Aloi

William McGregor has crafted a remarkable debut feature, a notable addition to the burgeoning crop of indie folk horror offerings. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “Gwen” is Moody, Moving Folk Ho…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:48AM
Saturday, August 17, 2019

Film Review: “The Nightingale” — The Horrors of Imperialism by Peg Aloi

The Nightingale serves as both a powerful exploration of the past (from the perspective of the exploited) and a gripping vision of resilience in the face of unfathomable hate, greed, and cru…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:03AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Film Review: “Them That Follow” — Of Serpents and Sects by Peg Aloi

feels both cautionary and elegiac; it is obviously relevant in these times of extremism and the rise of small town tyrannies. The post Film Review: “Them That Follow” — Of Serpents an…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:06PM
Friday, August 9, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: Resistance and Revenge in Season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Peg Aloi

Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently. The post WATCH CLOSELY: Resistance and Revenge in Season 3 of “The …

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Film Review: “Luz” — Strangely Compelling Retro Horror by Peg Aloi

A genre debut as self-assured as Luz is always exciting. The post Film Review: “Luz” — Strangely Compelling Retro Horror appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:24AM
Saturday, July 13, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: Season 2 of “Dark” is Artful Horror by Peg Aloi

Despite Dark’s complicated structure, the characters are motivated by utterly realistic desires and emotions, which balance the show’s more abstract elements. The post WATCH CLOSELY: Sea…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:32AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Film Review: “Midsommar” — A Feminist Grimoire by Peg Aloi

People versed in modern witchcraft or paganism may recognize some of the themes examined in Midsommar, but what I found most fascinating was the pronounced emphasis on female sexuality. The …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:03AM
Sunday, June 30, 2019

Film Review: “Ophelia” is Revisionist, Romantic, Ravishing by Peg Aloi

Ophelia is moving, intoxicating, haunting: the most visually pleasurable film I’ve seen so far this year. The post Film Review: “Ophelia” is Revisionist, Romantic, Ravishing appeared f…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:42PM
Friday, June 21, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: PBS’ “Jamestown” — Glossy Heritage TV by Peg Aloi

Jamestown is a vividly timely reminder that anyone who calls themselves an “American” is actually descended from immigrants. The post WATCH CLOSELY: PBS’ “Jamestown” — Glossy He…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:42PM
Friday, June 14, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: Black Mirror S5: Now More Digital Than Ever! by Peg Aloi

All three episodes have intriguing storylines, with plenty of human pathos and drama: but I admit to finding the first and third episodes a bit too digitally-focused for my taste. The post W…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “Killing Eve”’s Second Season — Glamorous but Glib by Peg Aloi

Killing Eve is a smart, funny, and often shocking exploration of the complex psychologies of women leading dangerous lives, for whom killing comes much easier than it ought to. The post WATC…

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Film Review: “High Life” — Messy, Earthy Existentialism, In Outer Space by Peg Aloi

In space, no one can hear you go extinct. The post Film Review: “High Life” — Messy, Earthy Existentialism, In Outer Space appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:09AM
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Film Preview: At Somerville Theatre — Fake Bands, Real Good Movies by Peg Aloi

Most of the films selected will be shown in 35mm, making the visual experience as invigorating to watch as the music will be to listen to. The post Film Preview: At Somerville Theatre — F…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:29AM
Monday, April 8, 2019

Film Review: “The Wind” — Horror on the Prairie by Peg Aloi

The Wind explores the fears that beset even strong, capable women stuck struggling for survival without community or social contact. The post Film Review: “The Wind” — Horror on the Pr…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:54AM
Saturday, April 6, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” — Coming of Age Cauldron by Peg Aloi

The series presents plausible, relatable social situations within a weird, dark, quasi-magical framework. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” — Coming of Age Cauld…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:01PM
Saturday, March 30, 2019

Film Review: “Hail Satan?” — Fighting Evil by Peg Aloi

These satanists are far less concerned with organizing decadent ceremonies (though there is a fair bit of that, and it’s thrilling to behold) than they are with exposing corruption and hyp…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:53PM
Friday, March 15, 2019

Film Review: “Transit” — Europe’s Unburied Past by Peg Aloi

In Transit, Christian Petzold explores why the ghosts of Europe’s troubled past are stirring once more. The post Film Review: “Transit” — Europe’s Unburied Past appeared first on …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:40PM
Friday, March 8, 2019

Film Review: A Pair of “Suspirias” Square off at The Brattle Theater by Peg Aloi

Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria is a landscape of the shadowy feminine, steeped in ancient magic, willful evil, and the cyclical round-de-lay of death and rebirth. The post Film Review: A Pair of…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:02PM
Saturday, March 2, 2019

Film Review: 5 Women Filmmakers — A Sampling of the Superb by Peg Aloi

This is a finely-selected sampling of what some accomplished women filmmakers offered in 2018. The post Film Review: 5 Women Filmmakers — A Sampling of the Superb appeared first on The Art…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:41PM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Film Homage: Stanley Donen is Why You Love the Movies by Peg Aloi

On an elemental level, Stanley Donen’s films epitomize what we think of when we think of the best of Hollywood cinema. The post Film Homage: Stanley Donen is Why You Love the Movies appear…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:57AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: “True Detective” — Mysteries of Mind and Soul by Peg Aloi

This season of True Detective explores the figure of the cop as a permanently haunted man. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “True Detective” — Mysteries of Mind and Soul appeared fi…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:42PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll” by Peg Aloi

Russian Doll is television made to be savored. The post WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42PM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Film Review: “Arctic” — An Icy Thriller by Peg Aloi

Arctic avoids existential symbolism for the sake of expressing authentic emotions, most of them thanks to Mads Mikkelsen’s performance, a quiet tour de force. The post Film Review: “…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:12PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic