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Film

MovieMonday: Extraction

Action and more action, plus some character development and an interesting South Asian setting
Continue reading MovieMonday: Extraction

Music

Potsdam, Truman, Chopin and Mom

Reflections on history, musical history and their meanings Continue reading Potsdam, Truman, Chopin and Mom

Film

MovieMonday: The Life Ahead

The hunger for human connection Continue reading MovieMonday: The Life Ahead

Film, Natalie Shershow, Portland

A New Indie Film: Teen Goths

A coming of age story set in a teen subculture
Continue reading A New Indie Film: Teen Goths

Film

MovieMonday: Being There

Fine clothes and good manners make a philosopher king Continue reading MovieMonday: Being There

Film

MovieMonday: The Trial of the Chicago 7 — and Portland

A story about prosecution of 1968 protesters, and today’s reality in Portland Continue reading MovieMonday: The Trial of the Chicago 7 — and Portland

Film

MovieMonday: Bullitt

Steve McQueen’s action film endures Continue reading MovieMonday: Bullitt

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MovieMonday: Time

Seeking fair treatment for Black citizens in an American state Continue reading MovieMonday: Time

Adam Sandler, Film, Kevin Garnett, Safdie Brothers

MovieMonday: Uncut Gems

An intricately plotted thriller Continue reading MovieMonday: Uncut Gems

Poetry

Poetry for Children: Paul Revere

An action story in verse form Continue reading Poetry for Children: Paul Revere

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