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By the delicate hand of Didier Kassaï  ( Storm Over Bangui) comes a comic book documentary about the street children of Bangui, told in a style that mixes photo and illustration. In the Central African Republic, children grow up in a state of insecurity, poverty and malnutrition. The 2013 conflict only exacerbated this situation. The Central African Republic has become what many call “a house without windows.” Through illustrations and photos, this comic takes you into the heart of this...

Angela’s Ashes I’ve always had happy Christmases, except two. The first was Christmas in 1991, when my boss sent me to look for a printer that could on a very nonexistent chance still be open after the holiday rush on Dec. 24 and I ended up so tired I slept through  Noche Buena. The second was Christmas in New York in 1998, but that was different. The plan was to check off an item on my bucket list, which was to watch the crystal ball drop at Times Square on New Year’s Eve, and if ...

Dr. Seuss' original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and its 1966 adaptation, are perfect. They're poetry. So why is Hollywood so set on messing with them?