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“Cultures of Resistance”: Art can be powerful stuff

July 27, 2012 By Conn Hallinan

When we think of "resistance," what mostly comes to mind is guerrilla warfare. But resistance doesn't always involve military operations.

Wonderful tale, stunning performances in “Beasts of the Southern Wild”

July 9, 2012 By Barbara Russum

"Beast of the Southern Wild" is a uniquely special film, unlike anything I have ever seen, with an outstanding cast.

One big union for film, TV, and radio

April 9, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Members of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists approved the two unions' merger.

Cameron went to the bottom of the ocean. So what?

March 26, 2012 By Barbara Russum

James Cameron made a historic solo dive in his Deepsea Challenger to the Mariana Trench.

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.