Matt R. Lohr
@mattrlohr.bsky.social
Art and music journalist: LIVING BLUES, BOOKMARKS (associate editor), JAZZTIMES, DAN O'BANNON'S GUIDE TO SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE. Creator of the Substack newsletter TALES OF LOHR (https://mattrlohr.substack.com/).
Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR visits New York's Ukrainian Museum, where we explore their current exhibition spotlighting the work of acclaimed photographer Boris Mikhailov.
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TALES OF LOHR: BORIS MIKHAILOV AT THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM
Sandwiches and splinters from an eastern European visual visionary
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November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR visits New York's Ukrainian Museum, where we explore their current exhibition spotlighting the work of acclaimed photographer Boris Mikhailov.
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MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Ross King, MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE’S CEILING
I’M LISTENING TO: Patricia Brennan, OF THE NEAR AND FAR
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Ross King, MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE’S CEILING
I’M LISTENING TO: Patricia Brennan, OF THE NEAR AND FAR
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Ross King, MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE’S CEILING
I’M LISTENING TO: Patricia Brennan, OF THE NEAR AND FAR
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Ross King, MICHELANGELO AND THE POPE’S CEILING
I’M LISTENING TO: Patricia Brennan, OF THE NEAR AND FAR
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
Today's TALES OF LOHR finds me ticking off an important cinephile box, as I share my thoughts on Hayao Miyazaki's 1992 aeronautical fantasy PORCO ROSSO. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" remembers the late Sally Kirkland.
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TALES OF LOHR: "PORCO ROSSO"
Righting a personal film-viewing "wrong"; plus, a very special in-memoriam "Factory Roll Call"
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today's TALES OF LOHR finds me ticking off an important cinephile box, as I share my thoughts on Hayao Miyazaki's 1992 aeronautical fantasy PORCO ROSSO. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" remembers the late Sally Kirkland.
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It's "If You Dig..." day at TALES OF LOHR! Today, our bimonthly jazz feature celebrates Get the Blessing, a band sure to appeal to fans of the kaleidoscopic jazz-rock vibes of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
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TALES OF LOHR: IF YOU DIG THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA...
A contemporary combo with serious(ish) rock inclinations; plus, "One From the Vault" breaks quarantine
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November 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
It's "If You Dig..." day at TALES OF LOHR! Today, our bimonthly jazz feature celebrates Get the Blessing, a band sure to appeal to fans of the kaleidoscopic jazz-rock vibes of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
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Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR looks at CARELESS LOVE, the tragedy-tinged second volume of Peter Guralnick's seminal biography of Elvis Presley.
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TALES OF LOHR: PETER GURALNICK'S "CARELESS LOVE"
"The Unmaking of Elvis Presley"
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November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR looks at CARELESS LOVE, the tragedy-tinged second volume of Peter Guralnick's seminal biography of Elvis Presley.
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ICYMI: Here's my TALES OF LOHR review of Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN, available to view starting today on Netflix!
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TALES OF LOHR: GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S "FRANKENSTEIN"
A die-hard monster kid brings his dream to life; plus, "Factory Roll Call" is ready for its close-up
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November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
ICYMI: Here's my TALES OF LOHR review of Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN, available to view starting today on Netflix!
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MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Mark Z. Danielewski, TOM’S CROSSING
I’M LISTENING TO: Staci Griesbach, HOLIDAZE
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Mark Z. Danielewski, TOM’S CROSSING
I’M LISTENING TO: Staci Griesbach, HOLIDAZE
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Mark Z. Danielewski, TOM’S CROSSING
I’M LISTENING TO: Staci Griesbach, HOLIDAZE
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Mark Z. Danielewski, TOM’S CROSSING
I’M LISTENING TO: Staci Griesbach, HOLIDAZE
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
A pair of major poets promenade through today's TALES OF LOHR. First, we look at a New York art exhibit paying tribute to French modernist Arthur Rimbaud. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" spotlights award-winning American master John Ashbery.
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TALES OF LOHR: "DAVID WOJNAROWICZ: ARTHUR RIMBAUD IN NEW YORK" AT THE LESLIE-LOHMAN MUSEUM
A Pop-friendly peripatetic Parisian in photos; plus, John Ashbery joins the "Factory Roll Call"
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A pair of major poets promenade through today's TALES OF LOHR. First, we look at a New York art exhibit paying tribute to French modernist Arthur Rimbaud. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" spotlights award-winning American master John Ashbery.
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It's the 400th edition of TALES OF LOHR, and we're heading for the Great White Way! Today's newsletter takes you on a virtual tour of New York's Museum of Broadway. Plus, I launch the new weekly feature "One from the Vault"!
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TALES OF LOHR: THE MUSEUM OF BROADWAY
An enjoyable jaunt through Great White Way history; plus, our very first "One From the Vault"
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November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's the 400th edition of TALES OF LOHR, and we're heading for the Great White Way! Today's newsletter takes you on a virtual tour of New York's Museum of Broadway. Plus, I launch the new weekly feature "One from the Vault"!
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The latest issue of LIVING BLUES is available at bookstores and newsstands now! Inside, you'll find my reviews of the latest LPs from Garry Burnside and Misty Blues, and the new collection of music photography from the great Joseph Rosen!
November 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The latest issue of LIVING BLUES is available at bookstores and newsstands now! Inside, you'll find my reviews of the latest LPs from Garry Burnside and Misty Blues, and the new collection of music photography from the great Joseph Rosen!
Coming this Monday…
THE 400TH EDITION OF TALES OF LOHR!!!
THE 400TH EDITION OF TALES OF LOHR!!!
November 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Coming this Monday…
THE 400TH EDITION OF TALES OF LOHR!!!
THE 400TH EDITION OF TALES OF LOHR!!!
Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR trips the light fantastic with my review of Cole Escola's Tony-winning Broadway smash OH, MARY!, featuring the incomparable Jane Krakowski in the lead role.
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TALES OF LOHR: "OH, MARY!" AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE
Jane Krakowski as Cole Escola's impossible thing: A LIKABLY insane political figure
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November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR trips the light fantastic with my review of Cole Escola's Tony-winning Broadway smash OH, MARY!, featuring the incomparable Jane Krakowski in the lead role.
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MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Peter Guralnick, CARELESS LOVE: THE UNMAKING OF ELVIS PRESLEY
I’M LISTENING TO: Henry Threadgill, LISTEN SHIP
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Peter Guralnick, CARELESS LOVE: THE UNMAKING OF ELVIS PRESLEY
I’M LISTENING TO: Henry Threadgill, LISTEN SHIP
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST
I’M READING: Peter Guralnick, CARELESS LOVE: THE UNMAKING OF ELVIS PRESLEY
I’M LISTENING TO: Henry Threadgill, LISTEN SHIP
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
I’M READING: Peter Guralnick, CARELESS LOVE: THE UNMAKING OF ELVIS PRESLEY
I’M LISTENING TO: Henry Threadgill, LISTEN SHIP
What are YOU hearing / reading / seeing this weekend? Share in the comments below!
Halloween comes a day early to TALES OF LOHR, with my review of Guillermo del Toro's new version of FRANKENSTEIN. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" is ready for the close-up of Hollywood legend and Warhol party companion Gloria Swanson.
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TALES OF LOHR: GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S "FRANKENSTEIN"
A die-hard monster kid brings his dream to life; plus, "Factory Roll Call" is ready for its close-up
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October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Halloween comes a day early to TALES OF LOHR, with my review of Guillermo del Toro's new version of FRANKENSTEIN. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" is ready for the close-up of Hollywood legend and Warhol party companion Gloria Swanson.
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This TALES OF LOHR presents the final new edition of our regular Monday feature “This Week in Warhol,” as we remember the death of Lou Reed, a dozen years ago today…
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TALES OF LOHR: THIS WAS "THIS WEEK" THAT WAS
The final (for now?) "This Week in Warhol" takes you into the light
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October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This TALES OF LOHR presents the final new edition of our regular Monday feature “This Week in Warhol,” as we remember the death of Lou Reed, a dozen years ago today…
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It’s my last full day in New York…and the final edition of “NYC Agenda” at TALES OF LOHR! Join me as I meet the Boss…and the boss behind the boss!
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - SATURDAY
For my last day in town, I meet the old Boss...same as the older Boss?
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October 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s my last full day in New York…and the final edition of “NYC Agenda” at TALES OF LOHR! Join me as I meet the Boss…and the boss behind the boss!
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For today’s “NYC Agenda” at TALES OF LOHR, come along with me as I enjoy a trio of activities selected by the winner of my new Premium subscription drawing!
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - FRIDAY
Because SHE asked for it...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
For today’s “NYC Agenda” at TALES OF LOHR, come along with me as I enjoy a trio of activities selected by the winner of my new Premium subscription drawing!
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It’s Thursday. The day on my New York trips where I pause, rest, and reflect.
So for today’s “NYC Agenda” on TALES OF LOHR, I look back at some amazing found-by-chance street sights from my previous visits!
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So for today’s “NYC Agenda” on TALES OF LOHR, I look back at some amazing found-by-chance street sights from my previous visits!
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - THURSDAY
A spiritual siesta with some chanced-upon street art
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October 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It’s Thursday. The day on my New York trips where I pause, rest, and reflect.
So for today’s “NYC Agenda” on TALES OF LOHR, I look back at some amazing found-by-chance street sights from my previous visits!
mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...
So for today’s “NYC Agenda” on TALES OF LOHR, I look back at some amazing found-by-chance street sights from my previous visits!
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The latest “NYC Agenda” from TALES OF LOHR goes gallery crawling in SoHo, then meets the monster, Del Toro style!
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - WEDNESDAY
A crawl among the lightning bolts
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October 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The latest “NYC Agenda” from TALES OF LOHR goes gallery crawling in SoHo, then meets the monster, Del Toro style!
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Today’s “NYC Agenda” features creative delights from Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Banksy, and Night Tapes! Read it now at TALES OF LOHR!
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - TUESDAY
Bookending Banksy, a daytime "Moon" and Tapes at Night
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October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today’s “NYC Agenda” features creative delights from Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Banksy, and Night Tapes! Read it now at TALES OF LOHR!
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From the bandstand at Smalls Jazz Club, the Jochen Rueckert Quartet. L-R: Alexandra Ridout (trumpet), Hamish Smith (bass), Kevin Sun (tenor saxophone), Jochen Rueckert (drums)
October 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
From the bandstand at Smalls Jazz Club, the Jochen Rueckert Quartet. L-R: Alexandra Ridout (trumpet), Hamish Smith (bass), Kevin Sun (tenor saxophone), Jochen Rueckert (drums)
My second edition of “NYC Agenda” visits the Museum of Broadway…then goes underground for a set by drummer Jochen Rueckert at Smalls Jazz Club…
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TALES OF LOHR: NYC AGENDA - MONDAY
Bright lights and big basements
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October 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My second edition of “NYC Agenda” visits the Museum of Broadway…then goes underground for a set by drummer Jochen Rueckert at Smalls Jazz Club…
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Hard to believe this is my first time through Grand Central…
October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hard to believe this is my first time through Grand Central…
Breakfast is served at Cafe Sabarsky
October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Breakfast is served at Cafe Sabarsky
As does everyone’s…
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
As does everyone’s…