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The history of bells, sirens, and other sounds used to control public life

Long before phones buzzed in pockets, public life had its own loud operating system. Bells, drums, horns, whistles, and sirens told people when to wake, pray, work, gather, take cover, or pay ...
The New York Times

‘The History of Sound’ Review: Bohemian Tragedy

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor play lovers who embark on a folk song-recording mission in this demure New England drama. By Natalia Winkelman When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...
Los Angeles Times

Emotionally faint, ‘The History of Sound’ trades on too subtle a romantic ache

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Based on a short story by Ben Shattuck, the years-spanning “The History of Sound,” from “Living” filmmaker Oliver ...