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Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera
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Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: No Multiverse Nonsense, It’s Not Bad
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: No Multiverse Nonsense, It’s Not Bad

This more character-focused ‘Spider-Man’ holds one’s attention far more effectively than the usual CGI falling-rubble MCU yawn-fest.

‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime
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‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime

Jake Johnson leads a talented ensemble cast through a mostly by-the-numbers story.

‘Third Finger, Left Hand’: Matrimonial Masquerade
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‘Third Finger, Left Hand’: Matrimonial Masquerade

Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas show how marriage can indeed be a rom-com.

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Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.

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This more character-focused ‘Spider-Man’ holds one’s attention far more effectively than the usual CGI falling-rubble MCU yawn-fest.

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