arts and culture
‘THREE’: Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’ reimagined in four contemporary American scenes
March 6, 2024THREE is an imaginative tour de force whose particular vision is to take a torrid character study and invite Americans to consider its significance in an intelligent and freshly illuminating staging.
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‘The Invisible Shield’: Public health’s unseen (and underfunded) battle to save lives
March 5, 2024Catastrophe has always been the driving force behind the development of public health. PBS series ‘The Invisible Shield’ tells the tale.
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Pan-African Film Festival: The disappearing Black farmers of America
March 1, 2024For anyone interested in all the details of Black-owned farms, this is the movie for them.
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Heaven divided: Fear and loathing in West Germany
February 27, 2024Wim Wenders' supposedly apolitical film Wings of Desire depicts West Germany as the reverse image of a capitalist utopia.
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‘Outer Appearances’ features influential queer personalities in charming portraits
February 14, 2024It’s only 64 pages long, but it’s fully loaded with portraits of famous queer, mostly American, performers, playwrights, writers, artists and activists who have made a difference in the world.
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