Culture
Enigmatic Romanian film “The Japanese Dog” at SEEFest
June 15, 2015Films such as enigmatically named The Japanese Dog represent the drama of everyday life, without a single solitary screeching car chase, explosion or shooting.
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“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.
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“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.
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Third “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.
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Today 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."
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