“Do the Math:” a review for Earth Day and beyond
The basic message of the article, tour, and film is that we only need to understand three numbers to know why action is required to address climate change.
"Free Angela" - what you do when wolves come after you
"Free Angela and all Political Prisoners," written and directed by Shola Lynch, brilliantly tells the story about the history-making struggle, to win Davis' freedom.
"Evil Dead" is more dead than evil
Five friends head to a cabin deep in the woods, where they find a sinister book that unleashes a demonic force, which proceeds to pick them off one by one.
Artsy liberals deal with nuclear annihilation and their daughter
There aren't enough accolades to describe Elle Fanning as Ginger in this lovely movie.
Movies you might have missed: "The Village Teacher"
The film is directed by Mark Donskoy, a protégé of Sergei Eisenstein, which becomes quite apparent when the viewer is caught off guard by unique camera angles and creative photography.
“The Big Fix” exposes BP oil disaster lies
In his film "The Big Fix," director Josh Tickell challenges the 'official version' of BP's story that all is well in the Gulf of Mexico after the spill.
Upper meets lower
Which is actually stronger, a monopolistic-world-dominating corporation, young love, or gravity? The Hollywood answer is obvious, but this film isn't from California. It's French-Canadian.
Semiotic Weapons: Advertising is the focus of two recent films.
Two very different foreign films focus on the advertising industry. They intersect at the idea that advertising feeds upon our innate desire for happiness.
“Koch Brothers Exposed”: must-see DVD hits hard
Director Robert Greenwald shines a penetrating light on the way in which billionaire brothers Dave and Charles Koch have used their money to impose their conservative agenda.
Top ten films from 2012 progressives should see
Of course, there are many more than ten, but we should start somewhere.
