arts
“Seven Days in May”: A movie you might have missed
February 9, 2015Seven Days in May is a fine example of art that entertains but that also provides strong insight.
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“Billy Elliot”: Broadway musical meets proletarian drama
January 23, 2015Combines a commercial, crowd-pleasing form of expression that also roots the characters and plot firmly in class conflict and consciousness.
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Hello to Godard’s latest film, “Goodbye to Language”
January 15, 2015To paraphrase TV's 1960s sci-fi series "The Outer Limits," there is nothing wrong with your screen. Do not attempt to adjust the picture.
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Hope is the root of activism
January 14, 2015Activism like that takes courage and wisdom. It emerges out of deep places in the human spirit, the interior felt-life experience expressed by the arts and also by religion.
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From neo-realism to neo-liberalism: “Two Days, One Night”
January 8, 2015The word "depression" indicates a downturn, and can refer to psychological or economic dimensions.
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