Arts
H.R. Giger, 74: Surrealist artist known for his “Alien”
May 13, 2014Known worldwide by fans of alternative and surreal art and having something of a cult following, Giger was known for his unsettling and unique style of biomechanical science fiction designs.
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Two progressive films to win your heart
May 13, 2014Two rousing and heartwarming docs at the Tribeca Film Festival shining the spotlight on two charismatic politician: Michael Tubbs of Stockton and the late, great Ann Richards of Texas.
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French culture panel mulls Picasso studio future
May 13, 2014Picasso worked in the Left Bank studio in the Hotel de Savoie for 19 years, and it is where he painted his famed anti-war opus "Guernica" in 1937.
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Latin America in film: Catch these when you can
May 9, 2014Several films by or about Latin Americans stood out at the 13th Annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York last month.
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Unauthorized
May 7, 2014"There will be no revolutionary time-outs 'til we've finally won, 'cause the revolution will be unauthorized."
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