Many producers of sensationalistic low-budget films of the 1930s and 1940s attempted to achieve box-office success by exploiting a current trend or niche genre, or simply the public’s unacknowledged desire for lurid subject matter. They evaded the strict censorship of the era by claiming their films were intended to be educational. The movies were often cautionary tales in which All-American kids (and occasionally naive adults) are dragged into a cesspool of sin and degradation by engaging in crime, premarital sex, jazz music, provocative wardrobe choices, and/or the use of illicit substances - especially the “highly addictive” marijuana.
Celebrate the artful arrangement of words all month long by browsing our extensive online collection of poetry. From new poets to world-renowned authors, you'll find poetry discussions, author interviews and poetry readings from Sunni Patterson, Jane Hirshfield, Billy Collins, Jason Magabo Perez, N. Scott Momaday, the late Nikki Giovanni, and many others.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of "Lucy," one of the most iconic fossils in human history. This new CARTA series delves into the profound impact of Lucy's discovery on the science of human origins, featuring leading experts who explore the discovery's initial significance, its enduring influence, and the current advancements in this pivotal field. Reignite your curiosity about how we became human and why it matters for our global future.
It is designed to replicate and study interactions between the ocean and atmosphere under highly controlled, realistic environmental conditions. At 120 feet long and holding 36,000 gallons of water, the Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique facility at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. SOARS is much more than a wave...
The Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF) is dedicated to improving autism and neurodiverse communities by enhancing early autism diagnoses and providing support for families. Their initiatives focus on early intervention, education, and fostering community connections to ensure individuals with autism and their families receive comprehensive...