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For Independence Day, Ten Movies That Scream America

John Farr | Posted 06.30.2009 | Entertainment

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John Farr

As we head into Independence Day weekend, for those who'd like to move beyond the evergreen "Yankee Doodle Dandy", I want to suggest some classic titles that evoke our country's unique character.

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ReThinking 12 Angry Men: On Sotomayor and Empathy in Our Justice System

Jonathan Kim | Posted 06.27.2009 | Entertainment

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Jonathan Kim

It's empathy, the ability to imagine yourself in someone else's shoes, that protects us from the kind of simplistic, closed-minded caricaturing that leads to racism, classism and sexism.

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The Bigger Star By Farr: Bette Davis or Joan Crawford?

John Farr | Posted 02.07.2009 | Entertainment

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John Farr

Who was the bigger star -- Bette Davis or Joan Crawford? Maybe reviewing some highlights of their respective careers can help resolve this thorny question.

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The Best City Movies by Farr

John Farr | Posted 01.10.2009 | Entertainment

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John Farr

For those of you who love cities, movies, and by extension, cities in movies, here's a batch of capital DVD titles, and the capitals that inspired them.

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I Saw The Light: Todd Rundgren's Alive & He's Taking Names

Sal Nunziato | Posted 10.12.2008 | Entertainment

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Sal Nunziato

Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn's annual pilgrimage at the beginning of On Golden Pond, aptly describes my relationship with Todd Rundgren. I am now on my 34th year of seeing him in concert.

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