Arts
Today in history: Vietnam leader Ho Chi Minh is born, 1890
May 19, 2015Ho Chi Minh was also a writer and poet; here are four short poems.
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Lead-up to Tribeca: Havana Film Fest, games for change
May 18, 2015Despite great diversions, Tribeca was calling me with an enticing list of films.
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Today in Asian-American history: Actor Chow Yun-fat turns 60
May 18, 2015A popular actor in dozens of Chinese-language films, he has also become a recognizable presence in U.S. cinema.
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“The Water Diviner”: A farmer’s post-war search for closure
May 18, 2015We saw this film because we've consistently been impressed with Australian movies. We weren't disappointed.
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“There is Power in a Union”: Strong story needs to take our side
May 18, 2015This is a thorough and objective account of American labor history from its beginnings to recent times.
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