Culture
Dennis Broe’s ‘The House That Buff Built,’ latest in L.A. noir crime fiction
January 11, 2024The House That Buff Built by Dennis Broe is the fourth in a series of Harry Palmer mysteries set in Los Angeles in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Read moreProgressive musicians in the spotlight at Toronto International Film Festival
January 10, 2024Some important film releases about music celebrities premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and they all have a connection to progressive struggle.
Read more‘Cantoras’: A novel about Uruguayan women struggling for freedom
January 9, 2024We need to bring to life activist characters, whether central or secondary, who are each unique, complex, flawed, genuine and engaging.
Read moreChina’s cinematic revolution on display at Toronto International Film Festival
January 8, 2024China has surpassed the West in many areas, and now it’s also gaining ground in the film industry.
Read moreRevisiting DuBois’ landmark book, ‘The World and Africa’
January 5, 2024First published in 1947, the book remains a touchstone for anyone who wants to understand the modern world.
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