The Joyce Theater is set to honor the legendary drummer, composer, and activist Max Roach with a centennial celebration as part of its upcoming spring/summer season, the theater announced on Monday. The “Max Roach 100” tribute, curated by Richard Colton and produced by the Joyce, will run from April 2 to April 7 and will…
In today’s newsletter, we are excited to present our longest playlist ever! This playlist features 124 songs, totaling over eight hours of music. Compiled by Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, and Lindsay Zoladz, it includes a wide variety of genres and styles, reflecting the diverse tastes of the critics. The playlist showcases the best songs and…
“The acclaimed tap dancer Caleb Teicher and the world-champion beatboxer Chris Celiz were brought together by their shared passion for body music and their interest in the commonalities between tap dancing and beatboxing. Both styles have roots in Black American traditions, specifically jazz and hip-hop, and share elements of call and response, competition, and humor….
British comedian occurs within the content of the 2005 episode, and it has taking on a prevailing opinion. Different films like “Occupied City” by Steve McQueen are challenging the typical Holocaust movie, by linking horrors of the past to the present. Award-winning director Ava DuVernay also challenges Holocaust dramas in “Origin,” a film based on…
Ryan O’Neal, the actor known for his personal struggles, has passed away at the age of 82. Despite his difficult personal life, O’Neal was a shining star in 1970s Hollywood, excelling in drama, comedy, and action films. Some of his finest movies from that era include ‘Love Story’, ‘What’s Up, Doc?’, ‘Paper Moon’, ‘Nickelodeon’, ‘Barry…
Barkley Hendricks’s stunning ’70s portraits are on display for the first solo show by a Black artist at the Frick Museum. The Langston Hughes poem about a dream deferred comes to mind as I ponder what it would be like for Hendricks to see his work showcased in an institution he frequented. In a way,…
Cuddle Up with Cow Squishmallows: Move over unicorns and llamas, there’s a new cuddly critter causing a stir in the plush toy world. Cow Squishmallows! These adorable plushies, with their oversized eyes and marshmallow-soft bodies, are moo-ving their way into American homes and hearts. Why the Cow Squishmallows Craze? Several reasons explain why Cow Squishmallows…
