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West Coast premiere of “Hellman v. McCarthy”
February 20, 2015As a Hollywood Blacklist historian, I've eagerly looked forward to seeing the fact-based "Hellman v. McCarthy."
Read more“The Night Alive”: Dubliners wish upon a star
February 19, 2015This play is essentially about fringe characters yearning to get away from their boring existences.
Read more“Field of Honor”: A movie you might have missed
February 13, 2015The film Field of Honor puts the viewer in mind of the adage, "It's a rich man's war and a poor man's fight."
Read more“The Water Engine” features wonderful performances
February 12, 2015The Water Engine opens in the red glow of flames from a factory furnace, while workers operate drill presses and grinding wheels in a shower of sparks.
Read moreSwitzerland’s Best Foreign Film Oscar submission goes full circle
February 12, 2015Swiss co-writer/director Stefan Haupt's The Circle (Der Kreis) is a strong fact-based drama about the struggle for gay rights in Switzerland.
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