Culture

Connect, inspire, soar: The 2018 Pan African Film and Arts Festival

February 5, 2018 By Jo Allen-Eure

Everyone, regardless of race our ethnicity, will find something to relate to in any number of these films.

“Hostiles”: An apology for imperialism in a colorful package

February 1, 2018 By Kimball Cariou

If a film references actual history and includes stunning visuals and acting, it can become accepted and internalized as “the truth.” Such is the case here.

“Driving While Black”: Humor brings light to the tragedy of police brutality

January 31, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Overall Driving While Black is an enjoyable movie that draws a fine line down the middle of the road between comedy and tragedy.

Bernstein’s “Candide” in L.A.: The best of all philosophical operettas

January 31, 2018 By Ed Rampell

Candide’s final scene answers the Big Question: What’s it all about? What is the meaning of life?

Best-selling sci-fi and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin, 88

January 30, 2018 By Combined Sources

The award-winning and best-selling science fiction writer who explored feminist themes and was best known for her Earthsea books has died.