Syd Hoff and A. Redfield: Two sides of the same coin
An almost unknown dimension of his amazing career, discovered by his heirs only after his death in 2004, was Hoff's work for left-wing periodicals in the '30s.
Marvel unveils new Muslim superheroine
Marvel has introduced a new Ms. Marvel, a 16 year-old Pakistani-American, and the first Muslim superheroine to star in her own mainstream ongoing series.
“Black Revolutionary” explores life of William Patterson and global freedom fight
In Gerald Horne's new book, "Black Revolutionary: William Patterson and the Globalization of the African American Freedom Struggle," we are privy to William L. Patterson's transformation from well-to-do lawyer to a revolutionary.
“Free Angela and All Political Prisoners” to be shown in Baltimore
MICA keeps the focus on the crisis of mass incarceration in the United States with a showing Nov. 14 of the film "Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners."
What’s up with Cuban films?
Since there are so few films coming to us out of Cuba, it's always a momentous occasion to see them - whether good or bad.
Thrills are alive with sound of Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald revealed herself as not only possessing a stellar soprano voice, but also a sparkling wit, winning personality and a strong social consciousness and conscience.
Horror movies with a conscience?
The movies that follow are fantasies based on real, immediate, contemporary threats.
"The Lion in Winter" delivers royal drama with rip-roaring wit
John Rafter Lee and Diane Hurley deliver bravura turns as the title character and his imprisoned, estranged wife Eleanor.
“Do You Dream in Color? Insights from a Girl Without Sight”
"My purpose is to be an artist, educator, responsible tax-paying citizen, and a contributing member to society who just so happens to be blind."
“Final Fantasy,” capitalism, and the environment
"Final Fantasy VII" centers on a militant ecological group called AVALANCHE, which is trying to stop the Shinra corporation from destroying the planet in its pursuit of Mako energy.
