3D and CGI animals dancing to hip-hop songs are killing Hollywood

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I’m a cinephile. As soon as I was old enough to appreciate good movies, I couldn’t get enough of them. I’d rent two, sometimes three at a time from our local independent video-rental store (remember those?). Over time, stores like… read the story

 

The West Memphis Three Are Free, Finally

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At long last, the West Memphis Three have been released from jail. After eighteen grueling years locked up for crimes that many are convinced they did not commit, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley walked out of an Arkansas… read the story

 

Will Soccer Finally Get the Attention it Deserves?

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With the odds stacked against them to an almost comical level, the US Women’s soccer team took down powerhouse Brazil in dramatic fashion on Sunday in a heated World Cup matchup. With the improbable and exciting victory, are we on… read the story

 

Thoughts on Glastonbury 2011 from Someone Who Wasn’t There

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This past weekend, thousands of mud-soaked concertgoers flocked to the town of Somerset, England for this year’s Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. The fest featured a slew of international bands of varying genres, including headliners U2, Beyonce, Coldplay and… read the story

 

Giving Rewards to Thugs: A Commentary on Michael Vick & Chris Brown

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Last night’s BET Awards ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles was a celebration of black entertainers’ contributions to the arts. Honored among the evening’s festivities were Nicki Minaj and Kanye West (for Best Female and Male Hip-Hop Artists,… read the story