The average person is exposed to images of violence on a daily basis from news telecasts to video games. For an artist, crafting a creative message from these themes can be a challenge. Read more...
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“Ararat,” directed by Atom Egoyan (above), will be screened at the Hammer Museum.
While filmmaking in Hollywood frequently pushes the boundaries and is celebrated for its provocation, the same cannot be said for filmmakers in Iran, where the writing, acting and craftsmanship "“ rather than a high budget or celebrity "“ are crucial to the film industry. Read more...
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MOURNING (2011), directed by Morteza Farshbaf.
Suicide is a jarring, tragic event that often cannot be explained. A teacher's suicide, especially one committed in an elementary school classroom, is even more unthinkable. Read more...
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MUSIC BOX FILMS
I never thought I'd get to watch Lucille Ball's infamous drunk Vitameatavegamin commercial from "I Love Lucy" in a theater full of college students. More importantly, I didn't expect a 55-year-old show to send a bunch of undergrads into fits of giggles. Read more...
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This weekend (which just so happens to start off on Friday the thirteenth), the documentary "Bully" will call audiences to take action. Read more...
You did it, you found Remote Life. You found it despite the change from Tuesday to Wednesday and the spring break hiatus. Read more...
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“Mad Men” recently returned with the premiere of its fifth season.
Spring is here, and with the new season comes new music and movies. There are plenty of releases coming out in the next few months, but the A&E editors have chosen some albums and films to be especially excited about heading into April, May and June. Read more...
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