"Names of Love" juggles froth, sex, history, politics
Watching the first few minutes unfold, one might be lulled into the belief that the next hour and a half will be spent consuming light filmic fare.
Film traces historic period of immigrant rights struggle
The film begins with immigrant rights activist Elvira Arellano recalling the day immigration officials raided her home in 2002.
Debt-ceiling showdown: a test of sanity
The so-called "debt ceiling" crisis is upon us and it's becoming a test of sanity how long it will take all reasonable people to conclude that the Republican Party has painted its teeth orange, and jumped off a cliff.
Jackass's Ryan Dunn: a bad role model
Once I heard the circumstances of Ryan Dunn's death, I was not only paying attention - I was concerned.
Attention lawmakers: Connecticut is not broke
State workers in Connecticut are in a pitched battle to save their jobs and the services they provide.
Song and struggle: “There is Power in a Union”
"There is Power in a Union" is typical Hill - set to a religious tune, mocking religion, and urging workers to organize in the Big Union.
Will The Voice replace American Idol?
Watch out American Idol, there's a new singing show in TV town, and it's called The Voice.
Thank you, Governor Walker
It's time for progressives to take a moment to join together in offering Gov. Walker thanks.
Cuba See: L.A. film fest highlights Havana and more
The Los Angeles Film Festival is currently taking place, and this year's multitude of movies includes: "International Spotlight: Cuba."
New “X-Men” is a first class film
A prequel to the original X-Men trilogy, First Class takes place during the Cuban Missile Crisis and focuses on the relationship between Professor X and Magneto.
