Author: Cate Harty

Cate Harty is cappuccino aficionado, die hard Francophile, amateur pianist, news junkie and fancier of felines. Cate earned her chops on Madison Avenue as an advertising Account Director and Strategic Planner for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Now a freelance writer, she is currently studying pop culture gemology and is pleased to put her finely honed skills to work identifying the shiniest bits to bring to CultureSonar.

designated survivor and braindead

by Cate Harty November 26, 2016 Comments0

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What’s Eating Washington? “Braindead” Had a Theory…But “Designated Survivor” Has Ideals

The Capitol attacked. Flesh-eating insects. “Designated Survivor” and “BrainDead” have two very different takes on the dysfunction in Washington.

by Cate Harty May 29, 2016 Comments0

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David Byrne’s Medieval Musical Madness

Move over, “Hamilton.” This musical based on the life of Joan of Arc is coming to New York City next year, thanks to the genius of David Byrne.

Eight Chicago Albums (Fair Use)

by Cate Harty May 7, 2016 Comments0

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Chicago: Feelin’ Stronger Every Day

Number 13 on Billboard’s list of Top 100 Bands, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American rock band of all time.

Miles Ahead poster (Fair Use)

by Cate Harty April 30, 2016 Comments0

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“It Takes a Long Time to Be Able to Play Like Yourself”

“Miles Ahead,” the excellent newly released Miles Davis biopic, will stay with you. It really will help you understand his peculiar genius.

by Cate Harty April 24, 2016 Comments0

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Weiner Roast

Headline writers everywhere are endlessly grateful to Anthony Weiner. A new documentary revisits this darkly comic, and deeply strange, scandal.