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“Strictly Ballroom” film review: Ballroom Dancing, Cultural Identity, and Individual Expression

Baz Luhrmann’s “Strictly Ballroom” (1992) is much more than a film about dance competitions. Beneath its sparkling costumes, exaggerated characters, and comedic moments lies...

U.S. at 250 – Red, White & Boom,“Battleship” Deserves a New Broadside

Red, white, and boom, forget the speech, fire the guns and why Battleship deserves another broadside look. The history lesson, why the USS Missouri...

You Know All The Characters: Review of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections

Every now and then a novel comes along that is so poignant and filled with razor sharp insights that its prose makes you question...

Prada’s New Spring-Summer Line for 2026

(Editor’s note: the author of this article, Melissa Horn, has an online retro couture fashion boutique called Jazz Noir Style). Vintage styles have made their...

Do Not Pet the Predator

Monsters used to lurk in the dark, now they’re invited into beds, given playlists, and rebranded as relatable. Fear didn’t fade, it was replaced,...

Dearborn Heights documentarians win award at Golden Door International Film Festival

Photo: Lisa Hagopian and Eric Harabadian pose with the Best Documentary Award for their film, “We Thrive.” The movie beat six competitors for top...

Film Noir Jazz Music by Great Jazz Artists

Jazz Noir is a statement of style, mood, images, perception, and artistic aesthetic. Jazz and film noir movies go hand in hand, both obtaining...

“Trap” Movie (2025) A Masterclass in Screaming ‘I’m Suspicious

“Trap” Movie (2025) A Masterclass in Screaming ‘I’m Suspicious By David L. Horn There’s a fine line between a desperate man trying to escape a nightmare...

Classic Onscreen Stylish Couples, 1960s and ‘70’s

The 1960s and 1970s portrayed some of the most iconic superstar actors and actresses in romantic roles. This era provided breakthroughs for Italian and...

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