Culture
Black Comic Book Festival Returns for sixth annual event
December 20, 2017“This is a program created and driven by the community, and its support continues to grow."
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“Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi” breaks from traditional teachings
December 20, 2017This film confirms Luke Skywalker's line from the trailer: “This is not going to go the way you think.”
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New Deal art, Blackfeet language preservation among projects receiving NEH grants
December 15, 2017“These new NEH grants exemplify the agency’s commitment to serving American communities through investing in education initiatives, safeguarding cultural treasures, and illuminating the history and values that define our shared heritage.”
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“Lady Bird”: The hidden injuries of class
December 14, 2017Greta Gerwig’s new film Lady Bird is a brilliant primer on how young people experience class and alienation in America.
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Revolution and communism on the big screen: Report from Toronto
December 13, 2017There were several movies at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival dealing with progressive politics and history—documentaries, narratives, and even a couple of creative experimental approaches to the subject.
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