Culture
“What Lies Across the Water”: Revealing new book on Cuban 5
July 17, 2013In comprehensive and convincing fashion the book explains how the Cuban Five came to be arrested, tried, and imprisoned.
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“The Attack”: Can a love story explain the Arab-Israeli conflict?
July 16, 2013Like many of the best movies ever, the story of Amin, Siham and their friends and family, is only the front part of the film, while the real story is taking place in the background.
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Class struggle from the couch
July 15, 2013Back in 2011, the video-gaming industry was already three-fifths the size of the movie industry. For that reason alone, games deserve serious critical attention.
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Pacific Rim: a great giant monster film!
July 12, 2013Del Toro is a master of visual design. The monsters and robots are so full of detail they become characters. The scale is truly immersive and the action is spectacular.
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“Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead:” A review
July 11, 2013Women of every race and class face corresponding challenges, but the dramatically different circumstances leave you wondering if there's the basis for an alliance?
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