Film fatales: Women in solidarity against Hollywood sexism
In this male dominated industry, women filmmakers support one another. It's no surprise then that national collective Film Fatales is gaining traction.
Frederick Wiseman’s tour de force “In Jackson Heights”
An absorbing, documentary look at the multi-cultural community in Queens, New York City, where 167 languages are spoken.
"Freeheld": Ms. and Ms. Smith go to Washington
Inspired by a true story. The precedent struck by Laurel and Stacie's struggle played a major role in the same-sex marriage movement.
Fresh from Toronto International Film Festival: “This Changes Everything”
"What if global warming isn't only a crisis? What if it's the best chance you're ever going to get to build a better world?"
Jewish-African American partnership in new documentary “Rosenwald”
Aviva Kempner's new documentary is the story of the son of an immigrant peddler who rose to become head of Sears and Roebuck.
“Meet the Patels" is about an immigrant marriage mania
Its unidirectional drive makes it too predictable, although viewers will certainly laugh and enjoy themselves.
"Who is Gil Scott-Heron?" is tribute to late poet-musician
A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
“The End of the Tour” is more snore than tour
Really, whose idea was it to film a blabfest about a guy purportedly on anti-depressants?
Today in history: Actor-activist Martin Sheen celebrates his 75th birthday
Martin Sheen has stated, "While acting is what I do for a living, activism is what I do to stay alive."
