arts and entertainment
Gore Vidal: brilliant provocateur
August 8, 2012Gore Vidal was a very specific sort of figure, heir to the heritage of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker. His description of himself: a "gentleman bitch."
Read more“Trishna”: Love story twisted by class oppression
August 1, 2012The movie is supposed to be a modern adaptation, set in India, of the Thomas Hardy classic, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
Read moreCompelling documentaries: “The First Rasta” and “Marley”
August 1, 2012Two films recently released to DVD provide a sweeping opportunity to learn more about Rastafari identity and culture.
Read moreBig Music vs. the 99 percent
August 1, 2012In thinking about the corporate control of the recorded music market in the United States, I was reminded of inspiring lyrics from Chrome's song.
Read more“Cultures of Resistance”: Art can be powerful stuff
July 27, 2012When we think of "resistance," what mostly comes to mind is guerrilla warfare. But resistance doesn't always involve military operations.
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