While Donald Trump may be an avatar of civilization's decline, it has already been proceeding quite nicely without him. A Roman Trump might well have said "Veni, vidi, vici," in just those words – building his strength on citizens' ignorance.
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Emotions 101 – A New Kind of English Class?
It’s safe to say we could all use some kind of emotional literacy training considering the way things are going in the world today.
Read More »Anthem Film Fest – Trust the Government, NOT!
Like Orwell’s protagonist Winston Smith, the heroes of both The Pilgrim and Silver Circle see something they shouldn't have and this starts them on the road to thought-crimes and more.
Read More »Book Review: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
1Q84 is a good tale, but not the blockbuster many expected.
Read More »Book Review: Reich TV by Jeff Pearce
The darkness of times during the Hitler regime.
Read More »Theatre Review (Buffalo, NY): Occupy Animal Farm by Justin Karcher at The Subversive Theatre Collective
Orwell's classic tale is given a modern spin.
Read More »Theater Review (London): George Orwell’s 1984 presented by the Blind Summit Theatre and BAC
A polished, entertaining, gripping, surprising presentation of Orwell's classic.
Read More »Book Review: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
Thursday Next creator discovers a new world where color is everything.
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