Culture
“Cartel Land” reviewed, and Mammoth Lakes Film Festival awards
June 15, 2015"Cartel Land" deservedly won the Bravery Award; this is yeoman filmmaking, done at great risk to the filmmakers as well as the participants.
Read more“American Relief Aid and the Spanish Civil War”: a unique perspective
June 12, 2015Context is central to any historical narrative. This is certainly true regarding the Spanish Civil War.
Read moreThird “Yes Men” film is great…and “Revolting”
June 11, 2015The third film about the prankster activists who call themselves The Yes Men, is being released this weekend across the country.
Read moreToday in history: Author William Styron is born
June 11, 2015Styron was best known for his novels, including "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice."
Read moreJuan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
June 10, 2015"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
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