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Review of "Vincere"

Vincere (Italy/Germany 2009) Director: Marco Bellocchio With: Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi We all knew Benito Mussolini was a bad guy, but how many of us knew how badly he treated his first wife and son?  Told from Ida Dalser Mussolini’s (Mezzogiorno) point of view,... Read more

AL-ANDALUS ENSEMBLE SEEDS OF PEACE

KBOO is proud to co-sponsor AL-ANDALUS ENSEMBLE: Seeds of Peace Experience the powerful elegance of the Al-Andalus Ensemble in this poignant performance of contemporary Andalusian music & Flamenco dance “A delightful proposition of exquisite music.” (El Pais, Madrid, Spain)  ... Read more

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, at Cinema 21

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (Documentary 2009) Directors: Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith This is a very important movie.  At the very least, it reminds us of what true heroism looks like, but it is also involving as a story, ... Read more

Jazz In The Afternoon

It's Baseball, Jazz, and more, today, as spring training winds down and the season begins Easter sunday night.   Dropping by will be the king of baseball lore set to music, Portland's own Dave Frishberg.   Hope you enjoy! regards to all, Bob Read more

The Why and How of Monthly Deductions

Since its creation over two decades ago, KBOO donors have heartily embraced our monthly giving program.  And why not?  Automatic monthly giving is a really easy, and secure, way to give a little more to your favorite radio station, while reducing the impact of each donat... Read more

Review of Chloe, now playing in several locations

Chloe Director: Atom Egoyan With: Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried I have been a fan of Egoyan since I saw his first movie released in the USA, The Adjuster, in 1991.  He has gotten more skillful in most aspects of film-making, especially the sheer beauty of t... Read more