With Martin Luther King’s birthday just past us, and Black History month coming up, the time seems right to celebrate those invaluable films that shed light on the black community’s long struggle for equal rights in this country. Even for those of us who think we know the story well, it’s one that always bears repeating, both for ourselves and … More Details

As we head into the Independence Day weekend, I wanted to suggest some classic titles scattered over the decades that each in their way evoke our country’s unique character. Some of these movies are overtly patriotic, portraying seminal moments and figures in our colorful history, while others delve into more complex, troubling periods and events which have also helped shape … More Details