August Wilson's 20th Century

“Hold up. You’re not done yet,” the woman in the corner told August. “Who are you?” August asked, blinking. “My name is Vera, and I belong in that story you’re telling,” she said. “That play is about me. You got it...

Viva la revolución

Hey, who’s the young radical in this video interview on Masslive saying, “Capitalism isn’t working for the masses”? Why, it’s former City Solicitor Pete Fenton. Fenton was one of several people stopped in downtown Springfield the other...

From Our Readers

Forget It, Fearmongers: GMOs Are Safe In his recent op-ed (“Why Label GMOs in Our Food?”, October 10, 2013), Jack Kittredge engages in the same shady, scientifically illiterate tactics that have unfortunately become a halmark of the anti-GMO movement. The...
Cinemadope: Think Global, Screen Local

Cinemadope: Think Global, Screen Local

In an area rich with film festivals, retrospectives and assorted special screenings, the Northampton International Film Festival continues to be a major player on the scene. Now in its 17th year, the NoHoIFF always takes place here—this year, like last, it is...