2017 In Arts And Culture
The ARTery critics reflect on the year's best books, music, movies, theater and art.
Andris Nelsons, Superstar — A Year In The Charmed Life Of The BSO Conductor
For starters, another Grammy, and then Musical America magazine named him artist of the year.
The Good, The Bad And The Sad: A Year In Classical Music
Wonderful musical events were almost overshadowed by painful news items -- notably James Levine's fall from grace -- writes critic Lloyd Schwartz.
Our 5 Favorite Poetry Books This Year
From a new take on Marianne Moore's work and a look at Robert Lowell's genius through his challenges, to the skillful "The Amoeba Game" and Frank Bidart's latest.
The Year In Local Theater — From Demonic Possession To Matricide And Bouts Of Beckett
Critics Carolyn Clay, Kilian Melloy and Jeremy D. Goodwin pick their 20 favorite local productions this year, and reflect on the immeasurable loss of actor Thomas Derrah.
5 Local Music Discoveries From 2017
Critic Amelia Mason tells us about five local musicians who left a lasting impression on her over the course of the year.
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The Best Movies Of 2017
"Lady Bird," "The Florida Project," "Three Billboards Outside Of Ebbing, Missouri" and "Phantom Thread" are among our critics most talked about films.
The Best Books Of 2017 — Revisiting Old Masters And Making Bold New Statements
Haruki Murakami dazzles with new short stories about "Men Without Women"; Naomi Alderman gives superpowers to teenage girls in "The Power."
10 Albums That Stood Out In 2017
This year, music critic Amelia Mason found herself turning to folk and instrumental music, discovering solace and clarity in acoustic worlds where musicianship and the affinity between individual players are...
From 'Fearless Girl' And 'Wonder Woman' To #MeToo — No More Hidden Figures In 2017
HBO's "Westworld," miniseries of Margaret Atwood's novels and Naomi Alderman's "The Power" point to changing times.
The 15 Best Hip-Hop And R&B Albums Of 2017
For the first time in history, hip-hop and R&B overtook rock as the most consumed music in the United States. Music critic Eddie Cepeda highlights the best of the music...