Culture
“Act of Killing” disturbingly depicts banality of evil
October 9, 2012Some challenged the idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts because they simply follow orders. Some suggest people can become evil when they identify with evil ideology.
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NBC’s “Revolution” is not so revolutionary
October 8, 2012"Revolution" is the latest network TV version of this familiar post-apocalypse scenario: A ragtag band must struggle for survival after a global catastrophe.
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“Last White Knight:” Is reconciliation possible in Mississippi?
October 8, 2012"It's quite easy to move beyond prejudice if you invite people into looking within themselves."
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Anti-teacher-union “Won’t Back Down” flunks at box office
October 3, 2012"Won't Back Down," the Hollywood movie portraying teachers unions as pretty much the devil, has set the record for the worst opening since 1982.
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“Looper” is a neo-noir mind bender done right
October 2, 2012Despite the current influx of "all form and no content" movies, it seems that, once or twice a year, a cerebral sci-fi film comes along, bursting with originality and innovation. This year brought us "Looper."
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