Culture
“Hostiles”: An apology for imperialism in a colorful package
February 1, 2018If a film references actual history and includes stunning visuals and acting, it can become accepted and internalized as “the truth.” Such is the case here.
Read more“Driving While Black”: Humor brings light to the tragedy of police brutality
January 31, 2018Overall Driving While Black is an enjoyable movie that draws a fine line down the middle of the road between comedy and tragedy.
Read moreBernstein’s “Candide” in L.A.: The best of all philosophical operettas
January 31, 2018Candide’s final scene answers the Big Question: What’s it all about? What is the meaning of life?
Read moreBest-selling sci-fi and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin, 88
January 30, 2018The award-winning and best-selling science fiction writer who explored feminist themes and was best known for her Earthsea books has died.
Read more“The Chinese Wall”: A 1946 satire on the futility of wall building
January 30, 2018Like the IWW’s Little Red Book of songs, it aims to “fan the flames of discontent” with wit and righteous anger, and move a mute audience toward action.
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