Mona Lisa Safai
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Mona Lisa Safai - Mona Lisa Safai
Mona Lisa is a freelance writer, book reviewer, and poet. Her pieces appear in TCM Reviews, Northeast Book Reviews, The Midwest Book Review, and Diverse Books.
Originally, she was born in Ohio but spent most of her life in the Bay Area. Mona Lisa loves citywalking to gather her thoughts, see new sights, and simply falls in love with San Francisco every time she steps out of her humble habitat.
She earned a BA in Political Science and Legal Studies from UC Berkeley. Her passions are politics, reading, writing, films, and traveling.
Latest Articles
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Broken English in Paris
A single career woman in New York searches for romance in complete despair. She lives isolated by self- imposed walls. Gena Rowlands, Drea de Matteo co-star.
Nov 14, 2007
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Panahi's Progressive Film Offside
In Iran, a group of Iranian girls sneak into an international soccer match. Banned from attending all sports events, and determined to watch the game, the plot thickens.
Nov 1, 2007
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Owen Stars in Lee's Inside Man
Set in New York City, a Detective, (Hungry for a promotion), Goes After a Bank Robbery in Progress. Co-Stars Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Christoper Plummer.
Oct 26, 2007
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Cleveland Unzips Short Stories
Ceil Cleveland unravels visual images so readers see the art of storytelling in short stories.
Oct 20, 2007
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Styron's Journey into the Mind
William Styron, a highly successful professional shares his personal battle with severe depression.
Oct 17, 2007
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Review: Free Zone
Amos Gitai directs his latest film starring Natalie Portman, Hanna Laslo, and Hiam Abbas on an emotional road trip to No Man's Land.
Sep 27, 2007
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2 Days in Paris
A romantic comedy set in Paris. A couple visiting the girl's parents decide the fate of their relationship.
Aug 30, 2007
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Review: No End in Sight
Sofware company millionaire turned filmmaker directs a documentary that interviews the top officials, journalists and authors. Investigates ways to get out of Iraq now.
Aug 20, 2007
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Let Me Tell You Where I've Been
Persis Karim 's creates a stunning collection of Persian-American poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The pages rich with culture, identity, tradition, love, and sensuality.
Aug 19, 2007
- Mona Lisa Safai
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Review: Flash Fiction Forward
A collection of 80 unforgettably dazzling short stories illuminates the pages with brevity, controlled precision, and creativity.
Aug 15, 2007
- Mona Lisa Safai
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