This stunning drama from the Middle East called “The Insult,” could have been titled ‘A Simple Apology,’ with the conflict,…
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Jane Goodall has long been admired for her tireless work on behalf of animal conservation in general, and specifically for…
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This is the most important movie you’ll see this year. It may also be one of the best you’ll see,…
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“Lucky Boy,” by Berkeley-based writer Shanthi Sekaran, is two stories in one. Either of which, rich in prose and character…
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Although it is commendable that Zadie Smith’s latest novel, “Swing Time,” is ambitious and somewhat interesting, it seems to fall…
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There has probably never been a more appropriate title for a book than “Just Mercy,” by Bryan Stevenson. This book…
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“Exit West,” by Mohsin Hamid is a creative, complex, deeply felt saga that reads almost fable-like. Set in an unnamed…
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2016 was an exceptional year for movies, as well as refreshingly diverse. The upcoming Oscar Awards show will thankfully be…
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If you’re looking for a feel-good movie for the holiday season, La La Land is absolutely it. If you’re looking…
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