Culture
What does Wonder Woman mean for 2015?
December 9, 2013Gal Gadot, a relatively unknown Jewish Israeli actress, has been cast in the role of Wonder Woman. Some are pondering what a female superhero means in modern times.
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“Night People”: Humanity, New York style
December 4, 2013Night People and Other Tales of Working New York is a new collection of short stories and poems reflecting the struggles of average citizens and workers in New York City and beyond.
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“Reaching for the Moon”: Love dares speak its name
December 4, 2013I really liked this movie, mainly because of its unusual characters based on actual historical figures.
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“The Book Thief”: A child looks at fascism
December 4, 2013"The Book Thief" is not a happy movie. It's narrated by Death, though he's a trifle friendlier than usually depicted.
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This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for “Strange Fruit”
December 3, 2013I am so thankful for Abel Meeropol's brilliant creation because "Strange Fruit"'s growing power gives me hope. The pen just could be mightier than the sword after all.
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