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."
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.
Today in history: 'Wizard of Oz' songwriter & socialist Yip Harburg is born
"I am a rebel by birth," Yip said, "I contest anything that is unjust, that causes suffering in humanity."
Today in history: An occasional poem for the first night of Passover
Tonight begins the Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.
“The Americans”: Considering evil and electric sheep
This episode largely concerns the secrets that women so often carry, some of them to the grave.
Love and Mozart conquer all: "The Marriage of Figaro"
The overture to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 1786 masterpiece "The Marriage of Figaro" is among the most popular in opera.
"The Americans": episode explores what-if bomb scenario
Philip and Elizabeth thwart the bombing of an American university, yet they're unlikely to receive a medal for their actions.
