“Taming of the Shrew” brings to life classic, troubling play
Hear, hear the voice of women throughout the ages struggling for their rights, to be treated as equals, not chattel!
“Checkpoints and Borders” sings of immigrant youth (with video)
Undocumented immigrants aren't faceless, nor are they voiceless.
The man behind D.C. football team’s outrageous name
Many people, myself included, wonder how, in 2013, a multimillion-dollar professional football team can continue to be named after a racial slur.
Why "Game of Thrones" reigns supreme
"Game of Thrones" has obtained an exceptionally large fanbase and piqued the interest of critics who usually give fantasy the cold shoulder.
Theater review: "Chaplin, the Musical"
It's a well-worth-seeing tribute to the greatest and most responsible of artists, Charley Chaplin.
“An African Election” gives riveting backdrop to coming Ghana vote
The critically acclaimed documentary "An African Election" provides a riveting taste of politics in Ghana, the West African nation that is gearing up for elections this Friday.
Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is for the ages
I doubted Spielberg's ability to pull off the dynamics and nuances of our 16th president and the times he lived in, yet, he did. "Lincoln" is his masterpiece
Some assembly required for "Seven Psychopaths"
Even though it's technically British, it's got two American union bugs in the last frame: IATSE and Teamsters.
Artist Al Heuer talks pop art and politics
When it comes to political activism, "What better way [to take part in it] than through photography and painting?"
Viewers get committed to "American Horror Story: Asylum"
Every now and then, a series comes along that defies and ignores its competition.
