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Though the band celebrated its 20th anniversary two years ago, Barenaked Ladies have made a clear statement that they are not finished creating solid and fun music. Instead of settling into a particular groove, “All in Good Time” is dynamic and innovative, building on and experimenting with their sound throughout the album. And, as the band continues to produce solid records, the future, like “All in Good Time” indicates, is bright...
...Holocaust out of the stultifying realm of historical narrative and first-hand accounts into the realm of fiction. According to Henry, it is only in fiction that the memory can live forever and continue to grow, thus saving the Holocaust from the indignity of being forgotten. Since it is clear that this Henry in fact represents to some degree the experiences of Yann Martel himself, a curious and not entirely displeasing duality comes into play...
...terms of other technical elements, it is clear that the aesthetic guiding much of the costuming—by Elyssa Jakim ’10—draws straight from the 1980 musical “Les Misérables,” particularly in the case of the peasants. The actors are mostly clad in shabby fringed shawls, diaphanous white blouses, snug black corsets, and long, full skirts. Danton’s attire, however, is decidedly anachronistic, for he shambles about like a lazy grad student in untucked button-down and dark-wash jeans...
...stake are issues that, while fundamental to societal preservation, don’t have a clear-cut harm, such as the keeping of profanity from children or the maintenance of monogamy. In matters such as these, this final stage in the historical process poses a danger by prioritizing liberty over any societal standard that’s not rooted in avoidance of concrete harm...
Overall, “Don McKay” has some fun moments and talented actors, but suffers from serious tonal problems. Though it is clear that Goldberger wanted to create a black comedy, the cast’s serious performances, which would be more effective in a straightforward drama, never mesh with the absurd scenarios in which they find themselves...