‘Persuasion’ is agonizing adaptation clad in modernized mess

Substituting class for cringe, “Persuasion,” rather than enticing a protraction of the Regency drama economy, is a master class in forging secondhand embarrassment.
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Substituting class for cringe, “Persuasion,” rather than enticing a protraction of the Regency drama economy, is a master class in forging secondhand embarrassment.
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Following mother-daughter duo Nikuko and Kikuko, acclaimed director Ayumu Watanabe unveils a sentimental anime that radiates with an uplifting coming of age storyline.
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The mise en scène of Dunbar’s latest EP is a tempest of whirling sound both delirious and passionate.
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To commemorate 2022’s tribute to the rich history and multicultural beauty of the AAPI community, this compilation of contemporary literary works comprises a mere glimpse into the vast, remarkable realm of books written by Asian and Pacific Islander authors worldwide.
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Harry’s House invites its listeners in with a welcome mat emblazoned in casually lovelorn ruminations and reverberant oneirisms.
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With breathing room denied before the piano’s first flaring note, Trifonov instantaneously enveloped the theater in liquid vigor.
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As her final performance following a 20-year tenure at the San Francisco Ballet, the production was a celebration of Van Patten’s venerable career, encompassing a medley of her most exemplary roles.
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Stopping in San Francisco’s The Warfield on April 13, Apollo’s performance encapsulated a kaleidoscopic experience. Strutting between polarities of dizzying fervor and poignant yearning, evocative strength bloomed in the artist’s resonant voice and swaying figure.
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The eminent musician made her San Francisco debut April 3, armed with an illustrious program accoutred with star-studded pieces — from Scarlatti to the Schumanns, it spanned centuries of musical epochs.
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The grind never stops — nor, it seems, does the presence of school in the products of collective societal perception.
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