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Movie Review: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Hannah and Her Sisters is yet another delightful, light-hearted Woody Allen comedy that many critics consider among his best works. Directed by Woody Allen, the movie features an ensemble cast of veteran actors, including Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Dianne Keaton, Carrie Fisher, Barbara Hershey, and Woody Allen himself. Like most of Allen’s films, this one Read more
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Movie Review: Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
From the mind of Woody Allen comes Mighty Aphrodite, a classic comedy released in the mid-’90s. Written, directed by, and starring Woody Allen, the film boasts a stellar cast that includes Mira Sorvino, Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Weller, and Michael Rapaport. The story begins at an open-air theater in Taormina, Sicily, where a Greek chorus Read more
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Movie Review: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Much has been said about the exploitation of Native Americans, including genocide, forced land seizures, and other atrocities committed by early European settlers. However, the central premise of Killers of the Flower Moon, a movie based on David Grann’s book of the same name, serves as a poignant reminder that the exploitation of Indigenous people Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Traveler tips & Closing Thoughts
Dubai It is finally the end of my Dubai vacation, but I have not yet explored the history of the place I visited. So, this may be a good time to pause for a brief geography and history lesson on Dubai. Dubai is the capital and the most populous city in the UAE, with a Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Another look at Sharjah
Sharjah, Dubai’s neighboring city, is the third most populated city in the UAE. Sharjah is well-known to Indians and Pakistanis, thanks to the many cricket tournaments held there. While it has wealthy residents, it also has numerous high-rises that house middle-class and working-class citizens, including many traveling workers. Most visiting workers choose to live in Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah is a man-made archipelago of islands in Jumeirah, Dubai. The area is shaped like a palm tree and is divided into three sections: the ‘trunk,’ which features residential and commercial areas; the ‘fronds,’ with large villas and homes; and the ‘outer crescent,’ home to luxury resorts and hotels. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Jumeirah The Palm Read more
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