
"One of Us": Murder mystery in coal mining town
O'Dell's observations about life in the contemporary coal region from a historical perspective are dead-on accurate.

Movies you might have missed: Missing
The 1982 film Missing, directed by Costa Gravas, dramatizes the case of Charles Harmon, an American freelance journalist, living and working in Chile.

Today in history: Irish playwright Sean O'Casey is born
After the Easter Rising of 1916, an armed insurrection mounted by Irish republicans, O'Casey was inspired to write.

"White Tiger": A movie you might have missed
This 2012 Russian mystery and action film examines a wartime legendary - or perhaps mythological - tank.

Rep. Connolly won't scab for "Sharknado 3"
"I cannot be a party to the firing of a film crew seeking unionization, or its replacement with scab labor."

"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.

Today in women’s history: Queen Latifah’s birthday
Dana Elaine Owens was born on this March 18, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey.

"The Production of Difference" examines worker division via racism
Examining "race management" during slavery, Western expansion, and early 20th century industrial production.

Monkey biz: "Trevor" on stage
Circle X Theatre Co.'s production of Trevor is a true gem that makes venturing forth to L.A.'s live stages a rewarding endeavor well worth the effort.

The original working class hero: Figaro, Figaro, "Figaro"!
This noisy production of Figaro is playwright Charles Morey's freewheeling adaptation of the 1786 "The Marriage of Figaro."

