Movies, Drama
After a long break I had a chance to see Ida last night. I don’t know where I learned about the film. It was on my list of movies to see. Ida is a film about an 18-year-old girl who is about to take her vows as a nun. The mother superior of the convent believes, however, that Ida needs to learn about her past before committing herself to a life without family and children.Ida
Diary
Archeologists just found the oldest human drawing from over 40,000 years ago. The drawings are in a cave on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.Oldest Human Art Found
This is remarkable set of photos of fours sisters. Click on photo gallery.
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Movies, Drama
The conflict between Israel and Palestinians is back in the news. On this backdrop, Omar is an even more poignant drama. The film reminds us of the spy-thrillers made during the cold war. Omar is a young Palestinian baker in love with the sister of one of his friends, which whom he secretly exchanges love letters.Omar
Movies, Drama
This John Wayne western is a real treat. Why. It has a diverse set of characters who gradually reveal themselves or change. It has suspense. It has danger. This is one of the best westerns I have seen.Rio Bravo
Movies, Documentary
There must be hundred of films about bank robberies. I have never seen anything like the Man on Wire.Man on Wire
Humor, The Best
This 13 minutes segment on John Oliver is very good. If you are into the internet, you will enjoy the coverage over the battle over net neutrality.Funny Episode on the “Battle over Net Neutrality” by John Oliver