Skyfall: powerful entry in James Bond series
Bond endures, and as much as one can credit the simple virtues of a well-conceived fantasy figure, it's also due to producers who felt they owed the character a fresh approach.
Surrogate Socialism: The Sessions
The Biblical story of Eden is a tale of claiming the freedom to make our own decisions in life, of taking action that rebels against the established order.
Some assembly required for "Seven Psychopaths"
Even though it's technically British, it's got two American union bugs in the last frame: IATSE and Teamsters.
"All Together": Getting old in new France
The vaguely socialistic title references "The New Communards," consisting of a crack ensemble cast of two actresses well known to American audiences.
“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."
"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."
“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.
