Palm Springs Film Festival makes space for student voices in 'Speak'

Students explore voice and conviction in "Speak" documentary, screening again Friday, Jan. 9 at the Palm Springs ...
The New York Times

‘Breakdown: 1975’ Remembers the Distinctive Cinematic Voices of an Era

This documentary could be better, but it offers a helpful lesson for film fans new to the movies of that decade. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film ...
Associated Press

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp ...