Go see "Hugo," "Descendants," skip "Melancholia"
"Hugo" and "The Decendants" get two thumbs up. "Melancholia" on the other hand gets two thumbs down.
The Muppets occupy Hollywood
A Muppets encounter with the Occupy movement might have made for a more interesting reboot of the franchise.
Was the Nazi lesson learned?
The prosecutors and judges as well, intended to make sure that Hitler's war and attendant atrocities would never happen again.
From Chernobyl to Islamophobia, new films take on history and politics
The success of "Days of Glory" actually forced the French government to improve benefits to Algerian veterans.
Progressive documentaries make their debut
Once again there were many thrilling new documentaries at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Powerful new films take up immigration
With the world facing increased poverty as the rich get richer, filmmakers are examining the ramifications of shifting populations.
More progressive cinema at Toronto film fest
Last year it was "Made In Dagenham." Probably the most worker-oriented film at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was the class-conscious "Snows Of Kilimanjaro."
Progressive films shine at Toronto film fest
This year's Toronto International Film Festival offered another amazing array of films, with over 350 titles to choose from.
Bosses, workers, Elmo: amazing films at Traverse City festival
Here's a wrap-up of highlights from the 7th Annual Traverse City Film Festival that were not mentioned in previous columns.
Interracial marriage, class arrogance, idealism star at film fest
The ever-present Michael Moore, probably the most successful documentarian in world history, had a strong say in the choice of films screened at this progressive gathering.
