From neo-realism to neo-liberalism: “Two Days, One Night”
The word "depression" indicates a downturn, and can refer to psychological or economic dimensions.
Stuart Scott captured hearts of millions, including mine
Stuart Scott, acclaimed ESPN sports broadcaster and journalist, who captured the hearts of millions of sports fans, died yesterday at the age of 49 of cancer.
Hurry! Hurry! Two great events at Lincoln Center, NYC
Two great events of transcendent cultural significance are taking place at or across the street from Lincoln Center in Midtown Manhattan.
Television news criticized in "Nightcrawler"
Most of the reviews call "Nightcrawler" a gorefest, made-for-Halloween, shocker. But there's a lot more to it.
From “hear” to eternity: Philosopho-palooza in "Discord"
Scott Carter's "The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord" can "talk the legs off of a Japanese table."
Inside Syria: New book sheds needed light
Reese Erlich's informative and insightful book "Inside Syria" brings to mind the Greek myth of a vast maze under the palace at Knossos.
New directions for LA opera: "Dido and Aeneas/Bluebeard’s Castle"
LA Opera's edgy double feature takes this august art form in other directions and shows the possibilities of different modes of expression for the operatic medium.
Freedom of the press? "Kill the Messenger" in review
Kill the Messenger raises daunting questions about the role of the press in society. This passion play is a piece of our nation's recent and ongoing history.
In "The Decent One," Heinrich Himmler: Dedicated family man
This haunting film, now in theaters, recently won the best documentary award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
