arts and culture
‘Punished for Dreaming’ is a needed read on how school reform harms Black children
January 29, 2025‘Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal’ is a book all public education advocates should read to be prepared under a second Trump administration.
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‘Evanston Salt Costs Climbing’: Is humanity doomed to self-destruction?
January 28, 2025“The people in this play want very much to connect with each other,” writes director Guillermo Cienfuegos in a program note. “They need it—but that fear and anxiety [get] in the way,” “[e]specially right now; political...
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‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ season 2 review: Revolution comes to dark fantasy animation
January 24, 2025Those who want the same old story-beats with characters who all fit a particular look will no doubt disparage the adaptation as being “woke” or “DEI.” Don’t listen to them.
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World premiere play ‘Listing’ takes on historic preservation and race in real estate
January 22, 2025Angelenos in particular will enjoy this work for all the local history, knowing that a portion of their ticket will go to those in dire need.
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‘Don’t Die’ film review: Age-obsessed millionaire shows failings of U.S. healthcare
January 16, 2025Film exposes two very different realities in the capitalist system.
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