Arts & Culture

Chris Hedges on Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 19, 2007 In his book "Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia," John Gray warns that as the era of liberal intervention in international affairs wanes, it is being replaced with "primitive versions of religion" that will be used to fuel apocalyptic violence. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Seagull’ Soars

Eunice Wong / Truthdig Sep 19, 2007 The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" seems, at first, to be merely a skillful and familiar rendition of a masterpiece. But like many great works of art, the power of this production is cumulative. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Caspian Rain’

Gina Nahai Sep 17, 2007 Truthdig is pleased to present these two excerpts from the novel "Caspian Rain" by Gina Nahai, best-selling author of "Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith." In "Rain," her fourth novel, Nahai explores Iran's complex culture through the eyes of a group of memorable characters living in various sectors of society during the years leading up to the Islamic Revolution. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Family Guy’ on Bin Laden Videos

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2007 The recent glut of video communiques from Osama bin Laden reminded us of this classic "Family Guy" spoof. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Jihad The Musical’ Hits Edinburgh Stage

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2007 You've heard the hype, now see the show -- or at least its standout number, if you're not currently in Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, we present footage of foolhardy star Sorab Wadia as self-styled megalomaniac Hussein Al Mansour, singing "I Wanna Be Like Osama" in "Jihad The Musical," playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival until the last week of August. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moore and Maher on ‘SiCKO’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2007 Back on May 25th, Michael Moore joined "Real Time" host Bill Maher to chat about his latest, "SiCKO," which Maher called "amazing" and "your best yet." In case you missed it or you just can't get enough of the all-American documentarian on this "SiCKO" Friday, check it out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Movie Review: Michael Moore’s “SiCKO”

Eunice Wong / Truthdig Jun 29, 2007 After all the usual controversy that swirls around any film by director and rabble-rouser Michael Moore, and after all those stories about Moore taking 9/11 workers to Cuba for treatment, "SiCKO" is finally in theaters. Eunice Wong delivers her diagnosis for Truthdig. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Movie Review: Michael Moore’s “SiCKO”

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2007 After all the usual controversy that swirls around any film by director and rabble-rouser Michael Moore, and after all those stories about Moore taking 9/11 workers to Cuba for treatment, "SiCKO" is finally in theaters. Eunice Wong delivers her diagnosis for Truthdig. Dig deeper

Watch ‘Sicko’ and Call Your Congressman in the Morning

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 The rudimentary equation of the health insurance industry is that to make a profit, it must take in more money than it pays out in claims. This is why the public, as distinct from the political class, will intuitively understand and likely appreciate Michael Moore's new film, "Sicko." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Tale of Sir Salman and the Bard of Espionage

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 22, 2007 Back when the renowned author was in hiding because of a death threat from the Ayatollah Khomeini, he felt that John le Carre was no help to his cause. "The Satanic Verses" had sparked a spat between two literary lions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chris Matthews: Watch Your Mouth!

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2007 Unaware that his mike was on, Chris Matthews accidentally let the S-word slip during a live taping of MSNBC's "Hardball." Matthews was caught saying to producers, "We're all reacting here, putting on s**t. We have nothing." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SiCKO’: Michael Moore’s Prescription for Change

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 Michael Moore screened his new film, "SiCKO," on Father's Day at a special New York event honoring Sept. 11 first responders. Moore spoke of their heroism and recognized their role in the film. "SiCKO" is about the broken U.S. healthcare system. Case in point: the 9/11 rescue workers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )