The premise of the observant British comedy Days of the Bagnold Summer is simple enough. We follow two people, each stuck in a rut, as they muddle through a long summer of disconnection and, if fortune and providence prevail, self-actualization. One of them is Susan Bagnold, played by the extraordinary Monica Dolan. Susan is a librarian who satisfies everyone’s mental … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: Aug. 26-27
Music: Piano duos are not so common that they can be overlooked when they pop up, and since we’re in the last weeks before the season starts getting underway again, it’s a good time to catch one. On Sunday at the Boca Steinway Gallery, two fine Miami-based pianists, Tian Ying and Anastasiya Naplekova, team up for a concert of standout works for this combination, including … [Read more...]
‘Trip to Spain’ offers more drama along with duo’s brilliant banter
By now, you should know what to expect from Michael Winterbottom’s Trip franchise — namely the consumption of rapier repartee and haute cuisine in privileged places, 86ing the suspense, romance and action that provide structure to most entertainment product. For three television series turned films, the director has sent versions of his convivial, real-life stars, Steve … [Read more...]