On June 6, 1928, 150 men gathered for a formal dinner in London’s magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall. In this glittering assembly of intellectuals were bishops, peers of the realm, publishers, writers, and professors, including one J.R.R. Tolkien, who had not yet attained world fame as the creator of “Lord of the Rings.” In his Prologue to…
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Who’s Getting Rich From Moroccan Hash | Documentary
December 29, 2022
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This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. In the vast Rif region of Morocco, cannabis farms stretch as far as the eye can see. This illegal trade is a lucrative one, yet many of the half a million Moroccans farming the crop live between poverty and fear. Shot in…
Highflyers | Documentary
December 29, 2022
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This film is only available in North America, the UK, and Australia because of territorial licensing. Andreas Drapa used to be a regular tiler in a small town, breeding pigeons in his free time. Now, he’s Germany’s wealthiest high-class racing pigeon breeder, a millionaire, and a business partner of the rich in China and Dubai,…
Together Forever | Documentary
December 29, 2022
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This film is only available in North America, the UK, and Australia because of territorial licensing. Four couples from the United States, Japan, India, and Germany open up about their relationships, which have all lasted, remarkably, longer than 50 years. In frank and funny interviews, each pair reflects on life before and beyond the moments…
Profiles in History: George Moses Horton: The Slave Poet
Approximately 67 years before the end of the American Civil War, George Moses Horton was born. He grew up a slave to the Horton family in North Carolina. While working the tobacco plantation, his mind freely traversed the world of verse and rhyme. Using old hymnals, he taught himself to read, while also learning the…
Former Congressman, Ambassador Sees Shen Yun Multiple Times: ‘It’s Always Enjoyable’
December 28, 2022
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BOSTON—Richard Swett, a former member of U.S. Congress and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, is among Shen Yun Performing Arts’ many worldwide fans. “I’ve seen the show in Washington; I’ve seen the show in New York; I’ve seen the show in Boston. It’s great to be here again,” said Mr. Swett, CEO of Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions….
Why Previews Spoil Too Many Movies
While attending a party last year, I was introduced to some friends of a friend who were quite interested in engaging me in conversation. “We understand you’re a movie critic,” said the husband, smiling. “Yes,” I said, “for over 25 years now.” After a long silent pause, I followed up with, “Are you and your…
Book Review: ‘Tannenberg 1914: Destruction of the Russian Second Army’: A Highly Detailed Account of the Battle of Tannenberg
For World War I enthusiasts, Osprey Publishing has issued a new work on a specific battle of the war. Michael McNally has written a very concise, yet detailed book entitled “Tannenberg 1914: Destruction of the Russian Second Army.” The battle begins at the start of the global conflict, on the eastern front in East Prussia,…
Theater Review: ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’: Reprising a World War II Classic
SKOKIE, Ill.—When the song “White Christmas,” written by Irving Berlin (1888–1989) was originally performed in the 1942 movie musical “Holiday Inn,” it was overshadowed by “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” also by Berlin. But it didn’t take long before “White Christmas” became the bigger hit. World War II had recently broken out, and soldiers overseas…
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Producer: Shen Yun Shares Culture, ‘Actually Causes Your Brain to Work on a Higher Level’
BOSTON—Joan Quinn Eastman, producer and former broadcaster, has 25 years experience in the media, and is known as a “connect worker.” On Dec. 28, she found in Shen Yun Performing Arts the tremendous power of connection. When the curtains drew open, and she saw a scene flooded with color, the image of the Creator, and…