Culture
“Louder Than Bombs”: Family dysfunction mirrors a chaotic world
April 14, 2016"If you listen carefully, the subtle sounds and nuances of family life can be louder than the more obvious thunder of bombs."
Read moreWomen can be comedic pranksters too: “The Boss”
April 13, 2016While some may find the laughs to be loutish and louche, overall this critic enjoyed it.
Read more“Catching the Sun,” saving the Earth: A new documentary about solar
April 13, 2016Just in time for Earth Day 2016, an informative and upbeat new film about solar power will debut on Netflix on April 22.
Read more“Marguerite”: Bad singer, great movie
April 12, 2016Marguerite is an exquisite film tribute to the strange, wonderful spirit of would be diva Florence Foster Jenkins.
Read moreWorking man’s poet, Merle Haggard lived his life in song
April 11, 2016Haggard wrote songs for the American working class to drink to, to dance to and to cry to.
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