Staff / TruthdigJun 5, 2016
Although the pontiff initially proposed a tribunal that would hold bishops accountable for protecting pedophile priests, he announced Saturday that he will instead clarify existing legal procedures. Although the pontiff initially proposed a tribunal that would hold bishops accountable for protecting pedophile priests, he announced Saturday that he will instead clarify existing legal procedures. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigFeb 29, 2016
The actor and comedian was tapped to criticize the academy that had hired him, but he walked the tightrope with grace and blistering humor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Allen Barra and Margaret BarraFeb 29, 2016
Is the "best picture" always the best picture? Not if history is any guide. And some observers will argue that a similar lack of logic is apparent in the shortage of minority representation in the major Oscar nominations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 30, 2016
Voluntary steps to include more people of color and women should be a priority throughout the entire Hollywood system of moviemaking, from studios’ executive ranks to casting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By John PattersonDec 29, 2015
What do “Straight Outta Compton,” “Carol” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” have in common? They all made Truthdig film reviewer John Patterson’s 2015 list of favorites. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By John PattersonNov 6, 2015
Writer-director Tom McCarthy's stirring drama celebrates old-fashioned newspaper investigation by telling a real-life story: how The Boston Globe exposed child abuse among Catholic priests. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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