A Week in The Arts. Saturday the 16th of August 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts: Bibhutibhushan’s Timeless Tales Go Cinematic (Times of India) celebrated director Bratya Basu’s adaptation of two classic short stories; John Fogerty Reclaims His Legacy, Reflects on a Troubled Journey (Rolling Stone) marked the CCR legend’s victory in regaining song rights; Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova Bounces Back After Scary Fall (BBC News) reported her recovery and return to dance; Rise Against Ignite with Ricochet: A Fighter’s Return with Refinement (NME) reviewed the band’s new album; Artist Drowns Rodin’s The Thinker in Plastic—Right Outside the UN (The Guardian) highlighted Benjamin Von Wong’s striking Geneva installation; A Grotesque Love Story: Together Melds Body Horror with Romantic Satire (Variety) explored Michael Shanks’ horror-romcom; Painting the Amazon Mystical: A Solo Debut in Manchester (The Guardian) profiled Roldán Paititi Yahuarcani; Sky-High Serenade: Dave Koz Turns Flight Delay into Jazz Flight (JazzTimes) captured an airborne concert; Music as Resistance & Resilience: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Tour Continues (The Guardian) covered their European tour; Royal Opera House Faces Moral Uproar Over Anna Netrebko Invitation (BBC News) examined calls to cancel her performances. These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!