Dec 30th, 2008 · The Bielski brothers kept 1,200 Jews alive in the forests of Belarus during World War II. Edward Zwick's drama retells their story — and the film is best when it's honest about their fractious relationship.
Dec 25th, 2008 · Despite all the chest-thumping warriors in the new Nazi-themed releases, there isn't much inner conflict in Valkyrie or Defiance. If you want WWII drama, Bob Mondello recommends the new film adaptation of C.P. Taylor's play Good.
Feb 3rd, 2008 · Grand Valley State University is not known for its music department. But the New Music Ensemble at the small Midwestern college has impressed the critics and the composer with a new recording of Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians.
Sep 11th, 2007 · We love low prices, sure, but we frown at the things companies do to get us good deals -- like paying low wages. In his book Supercapitalism, economist Robert Reich looks at the divided mind of the consumer and citizen.
Feb 2nd, 2007 · The propulsive, rhythmic music of pioneering minimalist composer Steve Reich is represented by two major works: his Three Movements for Orchestra, which showcases the LA Philharmonic's percussion section; and Tehillim, his classic setting of Hebrew psalms, sung by Synergy Vocals.
Oct 1st, 2006 · On Tuesday, the American composer Steve Reich turns 70. Reich is a pioneering minimalist composers, a style of music characterized by an almost hypnotic repetition, with subtle changes in texture. In an unprecedented collaboration, three of New York's major cultural institutions are presenting a monthlong festival celebrating his work.
Sep 25th, 2005 · Steve Reich is one of the pioneering voices of the minimalist movement in classical music. Now he's written two pieces that he says may be his best work. A CD of these pieces is being released this week.
May 28th, 2005 · Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich has written a play now making its debut on Cape Cod. In Public Exposure, the Clinton administration Democrat takes some roundhouse swings at the political right.