reviews
'That '90s Show' Recaptures the Style but Not the Magic of the Original
Directed by Gail Mancuso and Laura Prepon
PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2023
That '90s Show is a Russian nesting doll of nostalgia: a reboot of a '90s TV show, set in the '90s, and rehashing an '90s sitcom style of s...
Atsuko Chiba Are Fluid and Furious on 'Water, It Feels Like It's Growing'
PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2023
Atsuko Chiba's latest album demands, but also harmoniously rewards, repeat listens. The Montreal five-piece's third full-length, Water, It...
Kali Malone's 'Does Spring Hide Its Joy' Is a Beacon of Possibility
PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2023
For Colorado native Kali Malone, finding the right tuning and harmony is a way of life. At 16, she met Swedish composer Ellen Arkbro at a N...
Bill Nighy Conveys the Urgency of 'Living' in the Moment
Directed by Oliver Hermanus
PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2023
Many stories have explored the tragedy of being left behind — something that becomes most vivid late in life. Many great artists have explo...
July Talk Look to the Future on 'Remember Never Before'
PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2023
Somehow, it's already been a decade since July Talk broke out with their self-titled debut LP. Dominated by bombastic bluesy-riffs and the...
'Door Mouse' Puts a Stylish Spin on Neo-Noir
Directed by Avan Jogia
PUBLISHED Jan 13, 2023
Avan Jogia's neo-noir, gumshoe detective story is a highly-stylized affair. While the story and pacing are, at times, lacklustre, Jogia giv...
Belle and Sebastian Sound Best When They're Themselves on 'Late Developers'
PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2023
Belle and Sebastian have entered the workmanlike era of their career. They haven't released a truly essential album since 2006's The Life P...
Dry Cleaning Showed Toronto How the Sausage Is Made
Phoenix Concert Theatre, January 11
PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2023
UK indie's current infatuation with post-punk has led to a proliferation of British men yelling over jagged guitar riffs. So the arrival of...