
Freedom of the press? "Kill the Messenger" in review
Kill the Messenger raises daunting questions about the role of the press in society. This passion play is a piece of our nation's recent and ongoing history.

In "The Decent One," Heinrich Himmler: Dedicated family man
This haunting film, now in theaters, recently won the best documentary award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

The Cold War plays at Toronto Film Festival
The Soviet Union was obsessed with two sports: hockey and chess. For decades, they held the championship in both arenas. Two new films bring back memories of those days.

Trust and obey: “Choir Boy”
Residents of Greater Los Angeles are lucky to have the West Coast premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's play "Choir Boy" currently running at the Geffen Playhouse.

"The Liberator" generates some thinking
My movie buddy went to see "Gone Girl" with her book club, so I recruited a professor friend of mine to see "The Liberator" with.


