Culture

Today in history for Poetry Month: Shakespeare on Robben Island

April 23, 2015 By Gene Gordon

After he became president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela continued to read, to quote and to love William Shakespeare.

Nukes and oil: Environmental themes at Full Frame festival

April 22, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

The two films relating to environmental themes that I was able to catch were "Containment," and "Bikes vs. Cars."

Eduardo Galeano, writer and journalist

April 21, 2015 By Len Phelan

If anyone consistently and courageously gave encouragement to those in struggle - particularly the indigenous populations of Latin America - it was Galeano.

Human interest stories shine at Full Frame film festival

April 20, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Full Frame offers a full plate of, shall we say, heavy fare: Very serious issues not ordinarily treated with a light touch.

China is near: Reds versus rednecks in “Occupation”

April 17, 2015 By Ed Rampell

In this play, in the not-too-distant future an indebted USA sells Florida to the People's Republic of China.