“Turn Me Loose”: Dick Gregory brought to life on NYC stage
Provocative and at times hilarious, the new one-man show captures Gregory's way of afflicting the comfortable.
“Junction 48”: Palestinian rappers searching for normalcy, humanity, and love
Activism, women's rights, and rap music were some motifs of the only Palestinian/Israeli-themed film at Tribeca this year.
Films critique modern warfare—abroad and in U.S. cities
Two new documentaries show the moral and human impact of a war without clear targets or objectives.
Spies R Us: Keeping it in the family on “The Americans”
Viewers spent some uncomfortable time in character Elizabeth Jennings' shoes.
“Shadow World” exposes mega-industry of global weapon sales
New film shows how U.S.-based corporations are supplying weapons for wars around the globe.
“The Fits”: An adolescent girl at the edge of transformation
A girls' dance competition in Cincinnati sets the stage for this art-house film.
“Gruesome Playground Injuries”: Wounds, blood, and scars on theatrical display
This two-person tour de force is playing through June 26 at the Hudson Backstage in Los Angeles.
“The Americans”: Christ and the FBI come to dinner
Revelations keep coming on each new episode of "The Americans."
Fresh faces almost compensate for plot issues in "X-Men: Age of Apocalypse"
A parade of new actors tries to rescue the franchise from a lack of coherence.
“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising”: Liberté, Egalité, Sororité
It's summer in Hollywood again: feminists and intelligent moviegoers may want to lower their expectations.
