(Encyclopedia) Coen Brothers, American filmmakers Joel Coen, 1955–, and Ethan Coen, 1958–, both b. St. Louis Park, Minn. Joel studied at New York Univ. Film School (B.A., 1978), Ethan at Princeton (B…
(Encyclopedia) Berrigan brothersBerrigan brothersbĕrˈĭgən [key], American Catholic priests, writers, and social activists. Daniel Berrigan, 1921–2016, b. Syracuse, N.Y., was ordained in the Society…
Director/Writer:Takeshi KitanoSony Pictures Classics; NR; 112 minutesRelease:7/01Cast:Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano received international acclaim…
Director/Writer:Gary HardwickScreen Gems; R; 105 minutesRelease:3/01Cast:Bill Bellamy, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union According to the 2000 Census figures, Latinos roughly match African…
(Encyclopedia) Livonian Brothers of the Sword or Livonian KnightsLivonian Knightslĭvōˈnēən [key], German military and religious order, founded in 1202 by Bishop Albert of Livonia for the purpose of…
or Frère. A friar not in orders. (See Father.) Brother (So-and-so). A fellow-barrister. Brother Benedict. A married man. (See Benedict.) Brother Birch. A fellow-school-master. Brother…
