Culture
‘Hustlers’: How strippers became unexpected heroes of the 2008 Wall Street crash
September 13, 2019The film’s deeply political themes highlight the multitude of ways in which the fallout of Wall Street’s greed affected everyone—including sex workers.
Read moreJohn Leguizamo’s ‘Latin History for Morons’ a comedic cry from the heart
September 12, 2019This one-man graphic novel/comic book physical/intellectual play puts “touché” on the expression “tour de force” (hey, French is a Latin language too).
Read moreThe times they are a-changing: The Venice Biennale and late capitalism
September 11, 2019May You Live in Interesting Times is the title and organizing principle of this year’s Venice Biennale, the every-other-year festival of contemporary art.
Read moreArtists Rise Up Los Angeles returns with stand-up benefit for Planned Parenthood
September 11, 2019Artists Rise Up Los Angeles (ARULA) returned to the stage on August 27 at The Federal NoHo in order to raise consciousness and cash for a cause.
Read moreElections, coups and tax evaders: Venice Film Festival wrap-up
September 10, 2019Outside, police at the Venice Film Festival massed for a climate march that saw demonstrators swarm around the red carpet demanding action on climate devastation globally.
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