Movie Review: Street Sisters (1974) directed by Arthur Roberson (aka Black Hooker) Painted Woman (Sandra Alexandra) grew up poor on the farm of Grandpa (Jeff Burton) and Grandma (Kathryn Jackson). Grandpa is a hard man, for all that he’s a preacher on the side and spouts Bible talk. Grandma is well-meaning, but goes along to get… Continue reading Movie Review: Street Sisters
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Manga Review: Swan Vol. 1
Manga Review: Swan Vol. 1 by Kyoko Ariyoshi Masumi Hijiri is the daughter of a widowed sculptor, who has enjoyed her ballet lessons since she was a little girl. She loves to dance, and watch others perform in ballet. But stuck in a small city in rural Hokkaido, there just isn’t the chance for truly… Continue reading Manga Review: Swan Vol. 1
Book Review: Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Book Review: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe Tom is a good man, a Christian man. Tom is kind, hard-working, trustworthy, intelligent (though barely educated) and honest. He’s respected by his colleagues, a faithful husband to Chloe and a loving father. But Uncle Tom is also a slave, and all his positive qualities mean… Continue reading Book Review: Uncle Tom’s Cabin