arts and entertainment

What lessons learned in “Rise of the Apes”?

August 17, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The film makes you wonder how far humans have come, but it also asks how far we have to go.

Cuban film “Habanastation” wins top film festival award

August 11, 2011 By Bill Meyer

"Habanastation" is the rare Cuban film that shows the realities of the Cuban educational system and the excitement in Revolution Square during May Day.

In John Sayles’ “Amigo” God was busy somewhere else

July 25, 2011

John Sayles has done us a service in detailing the day-to-day events in a small village occupied by American troops.

Book Review: Fascism, war and struggle through one person’s eyes

July 13, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

"In 1945, Germany and Japan surrendered and World War II ended ... Our stories must be heard and remembered."

Cuban drama shines at LA film fest

July 13, 2011 By Ed Rampell

Those who missed June screenings at the Los Angeles Film Festival of the "Boleto a Paraiso" have another opportunity to buy a ticket.