Film
FIlm Review: City of Joy
The “city of joy” referred to in the title of Madeleine Gavin’s documentary is not a city at all, but a complex that serves as a shelter, rehabilitation center, and education organ…Film
Film Review: Inventing Tomorrow
Can kids save the world? They might have to. In Laura Nix’s absorbing documentary, we watch four groups of teens from around the globe as they work on scientific projects to help t…Film
Film Review: Cielo
Alison McAlpine’s visually ravishing documentary takes us to the Atacama Desert in Chile, where various scientists and oddball locals contemplate the immense, crystal-clear night s…Music
Music Review: Magic Ship
One secret ingredient of the new album Magic Ship by Mountain Man are the amazing harmonies. The three singers—Molly Sarlé, Amelia Meath, and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig—ha…Music
Music Review: Deva
Deva Premal and Miten have been making music together for almost 30 years. Their mantra-based albums are loved worldwide, and, with Nepalese flutist/vocalist Manose, they play to a…Music
Music Review: Secularia
Twenty albums in, Eliza Gilkyson is still creating music of richness and depth. With instruments like fiddle, electric guitar, and mandolin accentuating her singing and guitar play…Books
Book Review: High Magick
A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Life on Death Row
Books
Book Review: The Empathy Effect
7 Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences