“The East” probes ultra-left minds in twisted plot
Ellen Page is wonderful in "The East." I've never seen her in a movie when she wasn't wonderful.
“American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs”
This radical icon remains full of grace: Bogged down she's not, as she remains ready for the revolution, whatever form it may take.
2 million in Chicago celebrate Blackhawk victory
"What an incredible feeling it is to be here with all these people. It's something I won't easily forget."
Occupy Comics: a comic book for the 99 percent
Occupy Comics features engaging pinups, including a centerfold by David Mack portraying the Guy Fawkes mask made popular by Alan Moore.
“Dormant Beauty:” a searing look at death and politics
The topical Dormant Beauty is about - depending on your point of view - the right to die, or rather, perhaps, the right to life.
Tricky Dick rides again in “Our Nixon”
Our Nixon, shown at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival, is a compilation film by Penny Lane about the only U.S. president who resigned and left office in disgrace.
Richard Matheson dies, leaves behind legacy in literature
Celebrated author Richard Matheson died on June 23 at the age of 87. His novels, which ranged from fantasy and science fiction to horror and westerns, earned him great critical praise.
“Yes, Prime Minister:” Wry, sly, Brit wit
Yes, Prime Minister's bristling dialogue is decidedly political and full of humorous social commentary.
Legendary Hollywood activists mark Rosenberg executions’ 60th anniversary
June 19th was the 60th anniversary of the executions of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, seen by many as a grave injustice in our nation's history.
“One Night in Miami...” before he became Muhammad Ali
Rogue Machine's world premiere of One Night in Miami... is simply among the best plays I've seen in years.
