March movies that came in like a lamb, went out like a lamb
I was eager to see "The Grand Budapest Hotel" because its creator has done such fine whimsical works before. Both of them raised whimsy to an art form, and so does this latest work.
"The Unknown Known" grills Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq war snow job
The film focuses on Rumsfeld's return to that post of defense secretary during George W. Bush's disastrous presidency at the behest of his longtime crony, Dick Cheney.
Ayn Rand, U.S. government, and censoring of Hollywood dissent
In Dennis Broe's "Film Noir, American Workers and Postwar Hollywood," there is an attempt to categorize the film noir movies of different time periods.
Oscar and Progies: view of movies from left side of the aisle
Join People's World film critic Bill Meyer tonight via Google+ for a conversation on movies and social change.
Join us Tuesday for an Oscar Night with People's World
Join us for a conversation on Hollywood, the Oscars, and alternative voices in film on Tuesday, Feb. 25. We will be having a discussion with film critic Bill Meyer and others.
Today in black history: Happy birthday Toni Morrison
On February 18, 1931 author Toni Morrison was born She was the first African-American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Pan African Film Festival opens Feb. 6 in L.A.
One of L.A.'s leading annual cinema showcases and the biggest and most prestigious Black-themed film festivals, will take place February 6-17.
Hollywood doesn't recognize complexity of black life
This should have been the year that black directors dominated the Oscars.
Families react to tragedy in "August: Osage County" and "Nebraska"
By now, we should be convinced that Meryl Streep can do anything, but we've never seen her do ugly like this!
“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”: propaganda dressed as entertainment
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of Ruskies? The Shadow Recruit knows!
