"The Americans": Exploring lesser and greater evils
The finale is titled the date of President Reagan's famous Evil Empire speech to the National Association of Evangelicals.
Opera company makes history, casts black singers in "Don Carlo"
When King Philip II faces off against the Grand Inquisitor in "Don Carlo," they won't just be portraying history, they'll be making it.
Today in history for Poetry Month: Shakespeare on Robben Island
After he became president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela continued to read, to quote and to love William Shakespeare.
Nukes and oil: Environmental themes at Full Frame festival
The two films relating to environmental themes that I was able to catch were "Containment," and "Bikes vs. Cars."
Eduardo Galeano, writer and journalist
If anyone consistently and courageously gave encouragement to those in struggle - particularly the indigenous populations of Latin America - it was Galeano.
Human interest stories shine at Full Frame film festival
Full Frame offers a full plate of, shall we say, heavy fare: Very serious issues not ordinarily treated with a light touch.
China is near: Reds versus rednecks in “Occupation”
In this play, in the not-too-distant future an indebted USA sells Florida to the People's Republic of China.
“The Americans”: Set in the 80s but relevant to our time
We receive another miniature course in spycraft from Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.
"Mad Men": Back to the beginning?
While he knows he can't get back to the beginning - in terms of starting again - at the same time, his loveless beginning will always be a part of him, will forever drive him.
Chicago's Palestine Film Festival line up announced
The world's longest running Palestinian film festival will be held from April 18-30 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
