Culture
“Billy Elliot”: Broadway musical meets proletarian drama
January 23, 2015Combines a commercial, crowd-pleasing form of expression that also roots the characters and plot firmly in class conflict and consciousness.
Read more“Afonya”: a movie you might have missed
January 23, 2015The "Afonya" story remains relatable and enjoyable today as well as being an interesting glimpse into the ups and downs of the Soviet experiment.
Read moreNursing home workers write their stories with “Loving Hands”
January 22, 2015"With Our Loving Hands: 1199 NE Nursing Home Workers Tell their Story" is an unusual book for several reasons.
Read more“From Spring to Summer”: A movie you might have missed
January 16, 2015The Korean people suffered mightily under the cruel occupation of imperialist Japan. That sad reality is brought to life in this well constructed war picture.
Read more“Selma” will inspire you
January 16, 2015A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery.
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