Culture
“What does it mean to be Chicano?”: International film festival pushes for Latinx inclusion in Hollywood
September 13, 2016The weekend festival highlighted the triumphs of Chicana/o creativity while addressing the continued need to fight for inclusion and diversity.
Read more“Haunted House Party”: Roman comedy makes a comeback after 2200 years
September 12, 2016After the proverbial curtain fell I felt like paraphrasing Hamlet: "I have of late, but wherefore I know why, lost all my misery...."
Read more“High bridge to the future”: Robert Edwards’ working words
September 9, 2016One hundred forty-seven years since Marx's Communist Manifesto, Robert Edwards publishes a retrospective of his political poems.
Read moreThe Toronto International Film Festival 2016: A preview
September 9, 2016Master film directors abound in this latest installment of a festival that respects the craft of filmmaking.
Read more“Mutual Philanthropy” reveals predatory side of gentrification
September 8, 2016It's hard to escape the politics of the moment surrounding this world premiere production.
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