Working class film legends offer new Iraq thriller
Director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty were invited to attend the Toronto Festival this year to promote their new collaborative work, "Route Irish," and Laverty's own film "Even the Rain."
Films show human element in Palestinians’ struggles
The presence of three great films in support of the Palestinian struggle was highly welcomed at this year's Toronto International Film Festival last month.
“Outside the Law”: Algerian struggle is focus of new thriller
"Outside the Law" is the Algerian revolution in the style of "The Godfather," but with a significant difference.
“The Pipe” offers antidote to toxic “Superman”
WARNING: "Waiting for Superman," the new film by David Guggenheim, might be injurious to public education.
The fruits of corporate globalization: a review of “El Traspatio”
This film is a searing and realistic depiction of what international monopoly capital does to the lives of ordinary working men and women.
‘Machete' is dead on, immigrants are heroes
After seeing the movie "Machete," I thought this could quite possibly be the worst film ever or it could be one of those timely political satires perhaps on the verge of pure genius.
Progressive films will shine at Toronto Festival
The 35th Toronto International Film Festival will include new titles from some of the world's great progressive filmmakers - and Bruce Springsteen.
“Takers” and “Get Low” - what’s the right age?
Age-marketing could make you miss some pretty good movies, and here are two.
Loss of a jazz warrior: Abbey Lincoln
Vocalist, actress and activist Abbey Lincoln, who died Aug. 14 at age 80, captured the energy and drive of an era in recording and film as few others could.
“Killer Inside Me” slams you in the gut
The movie's sadism and violence far exceeded the original crime novel by master pulp fiction writer Jim Thompson - nevertheless, it was breathtaking art!
