Culture
West Coast premiere of “Hellman v. McCarthy”
February 20, 2015As a Hollywood Blacklist historian, I've eagerly looked forward to seeing the fact-based "Hellman v. McCarthy."
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“The Night Alive”: Dubliners wish upon a star
February 19, 2015This play is essentially about fringe characters yearning to get away from their boring existences.
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Today in African American history: Dr. Dre turns 50
February 18, 2015Dr. Dre, record producer and Grammy-winning rapper, born Andre Romelle Young in Compton, Calif., in 1965, turns 50 today.
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“Field of Honor”: A movie you might have missed
February 13, 2015The film Field of Honor puts the viewer in mind of the adage, "It's a rich man's war and a poor man's fight."
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“The Water Engine” features wonderful performances
February 12, 2015The Water Engine opens in the red glow of flames from a factory furnace, while workers operate drill presses and grinding wheels in a shower of sparks.
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