“Act of Killing” disturbingly depicts banality of evil
Some challenged the idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts because they simply follow orders. Some suggest people can become evil when they identify with evil ideology.
“Last White Knight:” Is reconciliation possible in Mississippi?
"It's quite easy to move beyond prejudice if you invite people into looking within themselves."
Anti-teacher-union “Won’t Back Down” flunks at box office
"Won't Back Down," the Hollywood movie portraying teachers unions as pretty much the devil, has set the record for the worst opening since 1982.
"Looper" is a neo-noir mind bender done right
Despite the current influx of "all form and no content" movies, it seems that, once or twice a year, a cerebral sci-fi film comes along, bursting with originality and innovation. This year brought us "Looper."
Films from Israel and Palestine address tough issues
Two new and totally different films about Palestinian refugee camps premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
Unique films from North Korea, Chile, Argentina
It isn't often you see films from North Korea demonized in Western media and relegated to obscurity.
“The Master” is a deep one
There are a lot of good reasons to see "The Master," but none of them have to do with diversion or entertainment.
From Detroit to Congo, films about politics, women, humanity
Here are a few more of the host of socially conscious films featured at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Look for them in your area or on DVD.
Toronto film highlight: “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners”
Certainly one of the stars at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was legendary activist/educator and communist Angela Davis.
