reviews

Björk’s “Cornucopia” and the dream of a sustainable future

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Like her character in "Dancer in the Dark," Björk turns a tragedy into a musical in "Cornucopia." The iconic genre-bending artist is able to stare over the edge of the cliff with a stubborn hope as we all hurtle towards it. We attended her concert in Leipzig on 24 November and share our insights with

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Carmen review: “opera as it should be”

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"If you don’t usually go to the opera and want to give it a try, go and see Carmen in Leipzig [for] what 'opera' – that peculiar mix of literature, theatre and music – can and should accomplish. However, if you’re an expert, whether or not you'll appreciate the show will, as illustrated by the critics’

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Sacred Games: a “spider net” from India

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Netflix is spreading its reach all over the world. The digital giant now enters the Indian market full-on with its first Indian original, the ensnaring thriller "Sacred Games." Here's an enthusiastic review from a Leipzig-based filmmaker.

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“Moonlight” a delicate, complex canvas

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It had been a while since I'd looked at a movie truly as a work of art - I did so with Moonlight.

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Designated surrogate for House of Cards?

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Who do you think blew up the Capitol in this series? I wish it had been Frank Underwood.

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