Commentary When you hear the name Ginger Rogers, what comes to your mind? This classic movie star is best remembered for the nine musicals she made with her dancing partner Fred Astaire, starting in 1933. However, by the late 1930s, they had made eight musical comedies together, and Rogers was tired of being primarily associated…
Roses and Groundhogs: Let’s Make Valentine’s Day a True Festival of Love
Every year, on Feb. 2, world-famous groundhog and weather prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania—see if you can say those last five words 10 times really fast—tells us what the rest of winter will look like. With a great show of ceremony, the chubby little guy is brought out before a large, boisterous crowd. If he…
Golden Era Films: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (1936): The Stars Were Crossed in Real Life as Well
Not Rated | 2 hrs 5 min | Drama Romance | Aug. 20, 1936 “Romeo and Juliet” is the quintessential love story. The pair of star-crossed lovers from fair Verona were glorified by William Shakespeare’s pen, but the immortal pen didn’t invent the story. The tragic love story drew inspiration from an ancient Greek tale….
French Guiana: The Unknown People of the Amazon Forest | Arkeo Ep30 | Documentary
February 7, 2023
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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, archaeologists are busy debunking one of the most powerful myths put forward by colonization. The primeval forest, described in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, never existed! …
Film Review: ‘All That Breathes’: Saving Lives One Bird at a Time
NR | 1h 32min | Documentary, Wildlife | 7 February 2023 (India) The only documentary ever to win at both the Cannes and Sundance Film Festivals, the Indian-produced “All That Breathes” (ATB) did the same thing at nine other gatherings and has been nominated for a half-dozen more industry awards, including an Oscar. Opening with a barely audible ground-level tracking…
Choquequirao: The Sacred Geography of the Incas | Arkeo Ep29 | Documentary
February 6, 2023
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Situated in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, 160 kilometers (99 miles) north of Cusco, Choquequirao is one of the greatest achievements of Inca architecture—standing at an altitude of over 3,000 meters overlooks one of the deepest canyons in the world. …
Film Review: ‘You People’: Excruciating But Funny Comedy about Race Relations in America
R | 1h 57m | Comedy | January 27, 2023 Note: The trailer might not be appropriate for young viewers. “Black-ish” writer Kenya Barris directs “You People,” (co-written by Jonah Hill), which stars Hill and Lauren London as an engaged couple whose Jewish and Muslim-African-American parents can’t get over their differences and self-centeredly throw a monkey-wrench into…
Kilwa: The Forgotten History of the Swahili People | Arkeo Ep28
February 5, 2023
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Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people have long intrigued scientists. It is believed that between the 10th and 15th centuries, the Swahili erected dozens of stone-built opulent cities in this area. …
Greens Creek Mine: A Commitment to the Land | Alaska: History & Beauty Ep7 | Documentary
February 5, 2023
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Learn about the designation of Tongass as a national forest, and the conflict between industry and conservation groups. …
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Babe’: A Pig’s Parable About Prejudice
G | 1 h 32 min | Drama, Comedy | 1995 Dick King-Smith’s children’s novel “The Sheep-Pig” inspired director Chris Noonan’s film “Babe.” It’s a tale about prejudice, but told so entertainingly that you might miss its more sober messages. A kind piglet, Babe (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh) grows up on a farm run by…
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