New book offers inside look at Soviet Communist Party discipline
Being a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union wasn't just an honor; it required strict discipline and moral obligations.
Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape”: A shocking protest against capitalist barbarism
It's a product of the post-World War I Expressionist school, with exaggerated characters, writ in bold strokes, often with harsh, mordant commentary.
"The Americans": Nuclear winter of the heart
The Jennings family is at home, along with FBI agent/friend Stan Beeman and his son, Matthew, watching the movie, "The Day After."
Twenty years of cross-border solidarity: A history in photographs
Organizing and solidarity between workers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border has a rich history.
Chicago Home Theatre reclaims domestic space for art
The Chicago festival encompasses the IHTF mission, but like giardiniera adds its own distinct flavor by "addressing specific issues facing its home city."
"The Americans": Making problems disappear, vodka optional
Maybe, just maybe, Philip and Elizabeth can catch a break.
"The Americans": Nowhere to run, someplace to hide?
Last week, poor Martha, human pawn, decided to make her own move for a change; will she escape or will she be captured, will she live or will she die?
"The Americans": How do you solve a problem like Martha?
Review of Season 4 Episode 6 of "The Americans": "The Rat"
Online protest against Hollywood whitewashing of Asian roles sparks diversity discussion
WhitewashedOUT shows there is anger and frustration of moviegoers over casting choices that's garnering headlines.
"Great Scott" in San Diego: Opera is dead! Long live opera!
Great Scott is a grand modern send-up of every imaginable operatic cliché and tradition: It's a hoot and a half!
