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Tag: Holiday Season

The Season of Our Disillusionment

By Susan Zakin —

During the December holidays I feel the urge to watch old black and white movies, preferably those starring Jimmy Stewart. This year, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is too painful, a reminder of what we used to be but aren’t anymore.

Posted on Dec 24, 2012 READ MORE

Screenshot from "It's a Wonderful Life"

Where Are We Heading—Bedford Falls or Pottersville?

By Robert Reich —

Every year about now I watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” again to remind myself what Frank Capra understood about America—its essential decency and common sense.