Culture
“Final Fantasy,” capitalism, and the environment
October 24, 2013"Final Fantasy VII" centers on a militant ecological group called AVALANCHE, which is trying to stop the Shinra corporation from destroying the planet in its pursuit of Mako energy.
Read moreTake heart in struggle for freedom, see “12 Years a Slave”
October 23, 2013Based on a narrative written by Northrup in 1853, the film takes you inside slavery, from the slaves' point of view.
Read more“In Organic We Trust” exposes falsely organic foods
October 21, 2013Many food items claiming to be organic really are not, says Kip Pastor, who puts the U.S. food industry under a microscope in this well made, engrossing documentary.
Read more“American Horror Story” welcomes viewers into its coven
October 15, 2013A horror anthology series with a rotating/recurring cast, always led by the talented Jessica Lange. Too gruesome for some, too campy for others, American Horror Story is one of those shows that finds and snags a...
Read moreGreat outer space “Gravity” and other film pleasures
October 14, 2013I must start with the most stunning, a 3D film that had me jumping and falling out of my seat throughout the entire exasperating journey.
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