Movies you might have missed: "The Band's Visit"
The 2007 film The Band's Visit concerns the unexpected adventure experienced by an Egyptian ceremonial police band traveling to a small Israeli town where they have been invited to perform.
Who knew? Those wacky Renaissance faires have radical roots
Faires have consistently provided a place for a mostly working-class audience to celebrate working-class and peasant culture from all around the world.
People’s World sports writer honored by public TV
When he is not doing journalism and community media Neil teaches history at a local junior high school, reads comic books and spends time with his girlfriend, Lisa.
Comics legend Alan Moore slams Hollywood, defends Occupy
Among fans of graphic novels and comics, Alan Moore has become a household name.
Metal vocalist criticizes insensitivity toward Conn. shooting
The school shooting has cut like a knife through the metal community, which itself has experienced its own fair share of tragedy.
Jedi creed, Paganism among top alternative beliefs in UK
The branching out of other faiths, and the increase in people who choose to abstain from religion, could be seen as an example of growing diversity in the UK.
“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.
“Act of Killing” disturbingly depicts banality of evil
Some challenged the idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts because they simply follow orders. Some suggest people can become evil when they identify with evil ideology.
Hiding in caves and high-rise steelworkers: Toronto Film Festival 2012
It's impossible to see all the great films that were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
