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Jul 18, 2017
Ripped From Tomorrow’s Headlines: Brian Wood, Comic Book Futurist
Apr 30, 2013 Brian Wood is a best-selling comic book writer whose body of work expresses a political and social awareness that ranks with the best in speculative fiction.
The Chilean Mad Men of ‘No’
Mar 23, 2013 How did Gael García Bernal, an outspoken leftist who has played Che Guevara not once, but twice, end up starring in a film that would appear, on the surface at least, to be a celebration of 20th century free-market economics?
Enemies: A Love Story
May 6, 2011 Hey Hollywood, we’ve got your next blockbuster. It’s heartwarming, politically relevant, uncontroversial and, best of all, based on a true story!
Stephen Elliott: The Art of the Overshare
Oct 22, 2010 "The Adderall Diaries" author isn't one to hold back, as readers of his memoir -- not to mention his tweets, blogs, "overly personal emails," essays and online magazine, The Rumpus -- know well. Here, he opens up about his literary projects, his hyperlocal politics and the role of narcissism in his work.The self-reflective "Adderall Diaries" author opens up about his literary projects, his hyperlocal politics and the role of narcissism in his work.
Tragedy Repeats Itself
Dec 28, 2008 With Gaza exploding in violence and the eyes of the world fixed once again on the Middle East, "Waltz With Bashir" may be the most important movie of the season. As an "animated documentary," it's also in a genre all its own.
Get Milk
Nov 26, 2008 Gus Van Sant’s "Milk" is a movie to be thankful for. Go see it, tonight if you can, and in a crowded theater. Then open up some merlot and watch the documentary "The Times of Harvey Milk," by Robert Epstein -- because these two films belong together.
It’s the Ecstasy, Stupid
Jul 3, 2007 Oakland's skyrocketing murder rate has experts scratching their heads, but cultural critic Sheerly Avni suggests that one answer lies in plain sight. Just ask the kids who are likeliest to kill and be killed, and you will learn that a major villain is the "hug drug."
‘Don?t Stop ? ‘ — David Chase?s Maddening ‘Sopranos’ Finale
Jun 11, 2007 Of all the endings that "Sopranos" aficionados may have anticipated, Sunday night's series finale probably defied almost of all their expectations, for better or for worse. Judging by the fans' reactions on the HBO site that night, "for worse" may be the majority opinion. Contributor Sheerly Avni weighs in on the controversial send-off of Tony and his famiglia. Warning: Spoiler alert.
‘Children of Men’: Universal’s Orphaned Masterpiece
Jan 9, 2007 How do you make the best movie of the year -- possibly the decade -- and still get pummeled at the box office by Ben Stiller and a CGI dinosaur? Sheerly Avni, Truthdig's movie critic, lays it out in 10 easy steps.