It’s often been noted by critics that for better or worse, and whether deliberately or not, the best genre films reflect their era and cultural environment. Some observers argue that this dictum applies even more strongly to the - how shall one put it charitably? – the more offbeat, financially- and/or aesthetically-compromised examples of a genre, in this case horror and science fiction. Let the viewer be the judge while acknowledging that not every filmmaker can be Bergman (and if they could, what a dull world that would be).
Enjoy this collection of programs from the outspoken Professor of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley, Robert Reich. A valued public speaker, avid video blogger, and prolific writer of eighteen books, Reich draws upon his vast experience as a teacher and public servant to share his insights into the current state of affairs.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stay informed with our extensive archive of programs that explore the latest research on breast cancer causes, treatments, and prevention.
Humans have been smoking tobacco for a long time. But the popularity of tobacco cigarettes took off in the U.S. during WWI, when they were given out freely. By the middle of the 20th Century, close to 60% of men were smoking cigarettes. When the evidence overwhelmingly showed that cigarettes caused not only cancer but […]
With the increasingly growing threat of climate change, coastal regions are more susceptible to a host of risks to the natural environment and our quality of life as a result. Our beaches and coastal bluffs are being eroded by ocean storms and sea level rise, ongoing drought leaves us vulnerable to wildfires and habitat and […]