Arts

DVD Review

The Namesake

Indian film offers a study of immigrant family life and invites audiences to embrace Bengali culture
By Kylie Taggart May 2009

DVD Review

A Peck on the Cheek

Marriage, identity and escape are at the heart of this classic Bollywood melodrama
By Jocelyn Bell May 2009

DVD Review

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Acclaimed film shows the power of faith and the pursuit of dreams against all odds
By Drew Halfnight May 2009

DVD Review

Courtesy of Miramax Films

Doubt

Adaption of prize-winning play underscores the consequences of judging others and being wrong
By Drew Halfnight April 2009

Book Review

The Uncertain Business of Doing Good

New narrative explores what happens to well-intentioned interlopers in Africa
By Gary Kenny April 2009

Book Review

Overturning the Tables

How congregations can protect children from consumerism
By Kylie Taggart April 2009

Book Review

Grown-up Sex

New book stresses the importance of communication, respect and acceptance of ourselves
By Carolyn Pogue April 2009

Arts

Postcards from the Valley

The United Church moderator offers his own stumbles with humility and tenderness
By Donna Sinclair April 2009

DVD Review

Courtesy of Focus Features

Milk

New DVD offers a fascinating study of an activist-icon and the early struggle for gay rights
By Lee Simpson March 2009

Film Review

Courtesy of IFC Films

Che: Part Two

Biopic offers many rewards but leaves out several fascinating chapters of revolutionary's life
By Drew Halfnight March 2009

Film Review

Courtesy of IFC Films

Che: Part One

Film portrays freedom fighter's life with dramatic allure but falls short of greatness
By Drew Halfnight March 2009

Arts

CBC Radio 2: Canada Live

Live-on-stage works are riches to encounter and explore
By Steven Peacock March 2009

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