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Book Review: ‘Death in the Vines: A Verlaque and Bonnet Provencal Mystery’ by M. L. Longworth
What really makes Longworth's mysteries enjoyable are the atmosphere and details that she includes of the South of France.
Read More »LA Film Fest: ‘My Stolen Revolution’
Nahid Persson Sarvestani's very personal film about the aftermath and consequences of the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Read More »Music Review: James McCartney – ‘Me’
James McCartney tackles life's adversities in his first full album.
Read More »TV/Film News: ‘Gasland Part II’ HBO Screening and Reception
HBO's Screening of 'Gasland Part II' Receives Warm Reception Ahead of its Nationwide Release on HBO, July 8 (9:00-11:15 pm ET/PT)
Read More »Music Review: Willie Nile – ‘American Ride’
Like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Billie Bragg, Willie Nile sings about he things he cares about the most in as straightforward and honest a way as possible.
Read More »Book Review: “How to Build an Android: The True Story of Philip K. Dick’s Robotic Resurrection” by David F. Dufty
The short and very weird life of a real-life android that could have easily been written by Philip K. Dick himself.
Read More »When a Doctor Goes from a He to a She: Interview with Danielle (formerly David) Kaufman MD
Dr. Kaufman talks to us about some of the professional (and personal) ramifications of her gender identity transition.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Stories We Tell’
Only art can move a person in a way that’s impossible to put into words without falling short.
Read More »Television Review: ‘The Real Story – Star Trek’
As Mr. Spock was fond of saying, "fascinating."
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