…New Generation The descendant of Nazi yes-men, Marc Rothemund directed Oscar-nominated film about a leader in Germany's resistance. Munich was the first film Kushner (Angels In America), 49, has writ- ten. Suffice it to say that Kushner's Roth very dovish views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were bound to attract con- troversy, and they did. Some critics saw those views detrimentally influencing his screenplay and oth- ers did not. B...…
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…Event Co-Chairs Nicole Kovacs of West Bloomfield and Mario Scott of Birmingham with Associate Co-Chairs Susan August and Sharon Eisenshtadt, both of Bloomfield Hills ) FORWAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRETT MOUNTAIN Giving is in style at a Tender-supported fashion show benefiting ORT. A ruffle-sleeved blouse by designer Alice Temperley Miu Miu's gold brocade jacket • JI P U ome of spring's hottest looks came to The annual event has tripled in s...…
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