Arts
Achebe inspired generations of Nigerian writers
March 22, 2013Author Chinua Achebe, who revolutionized literature concerning Africa with his groundbreaking novel, "Things Fall Apart," inspired generations of African writers.
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Of fire and ghazals, Agha Shahid Ali, poet of the week
March 21, 2013The life of exile has few pluses. But one is that it opens the door to a truly internationalist consciousness, and culture.
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Movies you might have missed: “The Village Teacher”
March 21, 2013The film is directed by Mark Donskoy, a protégé of Sergei Eisenstein, which becomes quite apparent when the viewer is caught off guard by unique camera angles and creative photography.
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“The Big Fix” exposes BP oil disaster lies
March 20, 2013In his film "The Big Fix," director Josh Tickell challenges the 'official version' of BP's story that all is well in the Gulf of Mexico after the spill.
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Upper meets lower
March 19, 2013Which is actually stronger, a monopolistic-world-dominating corporation, young love, or gravity? The Hollywood answer is obvious, but this film isn't from California. It's French-Canadian.
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