Rising Star Zoe Kravitz 2011 BIFF Honoree

The Festival’s prestigious Rising Star Award is given to an actor or actress whose noteworthy performances have put them on the path for elite and lasting stardom in the industry. Zoe Isabella Kravitz will be on hand for the special award tribute presentation on Friday, December 2nd at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

Kabuki Theater-A Japanese Tradition

Japan, or Nippon to the locals, is an island nation rife with its beautiful and deadly secrets. The ancient customs from thousands of years of toil still bubble in the winding cobblestone streets today. The caste of the Samurai hail from these mountainous pockets of land, along with the deadly katanas they wielded in battle. In periods of peace or political intrigue, they sat at the renowned teahouses that still operate today much as they always have, with geisha, and young maiko, attending them.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Visit Tokyo For Brad’s “Moneyball” Premiere

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their 6 children were photographed at the Haneda International Airport today, November 10. The family was photographed Japan after Brad Pitt’s “Moneyball” premiere.

THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CELEBRATES THE 35TH ANNUAL MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH 13

THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CELEBRATES THE 35TH ANNUAL MARGARET MEAD FILM FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH 13

Holiday Foods can Connect us to our Cultures, Homes and Families

The holidays are upon us and it will be nice to put all the disasters of this year behind us. There are many more problems to overcome but at least the country is taking tiny steps forward even though, to many, it does not feel like it. There will be many who will go hungry this holiday season because of lack of jobs. This is a year for those who have more to share with others less fortunate.