arts and entertainment
Interracial marriage, class arrogance, idealism star at film fest
August 19, 2011The ever-present Michael Moore, probably the most successful documentarian in world history, had a strong say in the choice of films screened at this progressive gathering.
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What lessons learned in “Rise of the Apes”?
August 17, 2011The film makes you wonder how far humans have come, but it also asks how far we have to go.
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Cuban film “Habanastation” wins top film festival award
August 11, 2011"Habanastation" is the rare Cuban film that shows the realities of the Cuban educational system and the excitement in Revolution Square during May Day.
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In John Sayles’ “Amigo” God was busy somewhere else
July 25, 2011John Sayles has done us a service in detailing the day-to-day events in a small village occupied by American troops.
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Book Review: Fascism, war and struggle through one person’s eyes
July 13, 2011"In 1945, Germany and Japan surrendered and World War II ended ... Our stories must be heard and remembered."
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