"White Tiger": A movie you might have missed
This 2012 Russian mystery and action film examines a wartime legendary - or perhaps mythological - tank.
"The Production of Difference" examines worker division via racism
Examining "race management" during slavery, Western expansion, and early 20th century industrial production.
Seventy years since the end of WWII: "A Generation"
The struggle of Polish people after the invasion of Nazi Germany is portrayed well in this 1955 film.
Rossini's super cuts: The Barber of Seville in review
L.A. Opera's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville is one of those things that can make you feel glad to be alive
"Fugue": Tell Tchaikovsky the news - sexual atonality
It was with great interest that I attended the world premiere of the cleverly titled "Fugue."
"Hitler's Rival": Book shines spotlight on Ernst Thalmann
While this book isn't a history of Nazi Germany or of the GDR, it does provide a historical glimpse into both societies.
"Queen & Country": No time for sergeant-majors
In the extremely enjoyable Queen & Country legendary English director John Boorman treads familiar ground we've seen in various films.
"Birdman," "Turner," "McFarland": Triple-header film review
My movie buddy and I didn't really mind seeing a movie about pretentious people, but we felt that the entire thing was pretentious.
Spirit Awards for Indies; Academy Awards highlights
The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 21, was held beneath an elaborate tent constructed at Santa Monica Beach.
Racism isn't new in Texas
Carmen Boullosa has done us a great service, and provided us a marvelously good read.
