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.
People, presidents and kings star in new documentaries
Documentaries dealing with history and politics come from all corners of the globe.
Free online movie, Debtocracy, tells story of Greek debt crisis
Debtocracy, a free online movie distributed under Creative Commons license, exposes roots of Greece and Europe's debt crisis and offers an alternative to austerity policies.
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.
Audiences test positive for "Contagion"
Outside of zombie fiction, viral outbreaks are a theme rarely explored in film. "Contagion" changed that, and director Roland Emmerich ought to take a few steps back - because this is the precursor to the next generation of disaster films.
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.
“Jesus Was a Commie” and “Vapor Trail”
Among the 59 short films screened at the Traverse City Film Festival, the title that attracted the most attention was "Jesus Was a Commie," directed by the accomplished actor Matthew Modine.
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.
What lessons learned in "Rise of the Apes"?
The film makes you wonder how far humans have come, but it also asks how far we have to go.
