Max Chow-Gillette

Nov 20, 2024 | wgbh.org | Max Chow-Gillette

November 20, 2024 Country star Orville Peck has quickly become a singular force in the genre. Though he’s known for donning a mask, the South African-born singer is far from hiding his true self or shying away from his identity and sexuality. His songs expand upon the storied and diverse history of country music, ranging from fiery outlaw country to impassioned, mournful ballads.

Nov 14, 2024 | wgbh.org | Max Chow-Gillette

November 14, 2024 Actor Cillian Murphy’s latest film, “Small Things Like These,” is a deeply contemplative narrative of an Irish family man whose childhood trauma is unearthed after a routine coal delivery to a Magdalene laundry, an institution where “fallen women” were housed and often abused by Catholic nuns. The actor is no stranger to roles that involve reckoning with the past.

Sep 18, 2024 | wgbh.org | Max Chow-Gillette

September 18, 2024 Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop trio known for their bilingual verses in Irish and English and fiery political commentary, have had a big summer. Their debut album, “Fine Art,” released in July. Their self-titled film “KNEECAP,” which chronicles their raucous rise and rampage across the Irish musical landscape, released internationally to rave reviews and is available now for rental on digital platforms.

Aug 20, 2024 | wgbh.org | Max Chow-Gillette

August 20, 2024 A new documentary covering the career of legendary rapper and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, is on the horizon. Born Russell Tyrone Jones, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s life is a tale of triumph, transcendent genius and tragedy. “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” premieres on A&E TV on Aug. 25 and will be available to stream the next day.

Aug 1, 2024 | wgbh.org | Max Chow-Gillette

August 01, 2024 It’s tough being a teen. On the heels of his Oscar-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó,” director Sean Wang’s new film “Dìdi” explores the growing pains of adolescence through the lens of Chris, a Taiwanese American teenager. GBH’s Executive Arts Editor and The Culture Show host Jared Bowen sat down with Wang to discuss the resonance of his first feature film ahead of a screening event at Coolidge Corner Theatre.