From Mandela to Philomena at Chicago Film Festival
In its 49th season, the Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. With over 150 titles from over 50 countries, there is a wealth of films to choose from for any progressive viewer.
Toronto Festival: New films feature Wikileaks, American slavery, Bolivar
The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off another 10 day-run of amazing cinema Sept 5-15.
Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” is Oscar material
After recent excursions in Europe, Woody Allen has brought his filmmaking back home, with excellent results.
“Crossfire Hurricane:” Rolling Stones at 50
The Rolling Stones may be sarcastic, misogynistic, and more than a little Jurassic, but they have come to define rock and roll.
New “Star Trek” shows flaws of today’s sci-fi
"Star Trek Into Darkness" benefits from 3-D and the latest movie gadgets, but suffers from not having Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry alive to make it original and creative.
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen: An appreciation
Harryhausen, who passed away May 7th, is revered by fantasy film geeks, special effects artists, and directors for his masterful advancement of stop motion animation.
Is fashion political? See “Diana Vreeland” and decide
It's a celebration of a time when style had a direct and powerful relationship with changing the world.
“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.
Top ten films from 2012 progressives should see
Of course, there are many more than ten, but we should start somewhere.
“Last White Knight:” Is reconciliation possible in Mississippi?
"It's quite easy to move beyond prejudice if you invite people into looking within themselves."
