Film

How Not to Make Indigenous Futurism Movies

Jason Asenap / Grist Jan 2, 2023 James Cameron not the kind of ally that Indigenous people want or need to help tell their stories. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

James Cameron Thinks Hollywood Studios Are Messing Up 3-D

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jul 10, 2013 "Avatar" was the international blockbuster that made 3-D movies commonplace in American multiplexes. Its director and multi-dimensional filmmaking's leading evangelist, James Cameron, ought to be happy. He's not. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Prosecuting Prosecutorial Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2013 Massachusetts' US Attorney Carmen Ortiz and Assistant U Attorney Stephen Heymann must be held accountable for their actions during their prosecution of the late Internet activist Aaron Swartz; in China, a father hired online "assassins" to kill his son's avatar in an attempt to save his real life; meanwhile, the U is giving the Afghan government a fleet of drones These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

BP Refused James Cameron’s Cleanup Help

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2010 Those Hollywood directors, always thinking they can call all the shots "Avatar" helmer and self-proclaimed "King of the World" James Cameron tried to do his eco-friendly (and global royalty) duty (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

James Cameron vs. Glenn Beck: Round Two

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2010 So, "Avatar" director James Cameron got good and steamed the other day while discussing Fox News' own Baron von Shoutypants, Glenn Beck. On his show Wednesday night, Beck responded, and as it turns out, he's guilty as charged! He also finds Celine Dion's "Titanic" power ballad "horrific, really." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

James Cameron Calls for Dialogue With Glenn Beck

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2010 During a press junket on Tuesday, "Avatar" helmer James Cameron let fly about Fox News' shouty conspiracy buff Glenn Beck, calling Beck a couple of rated-R names before backing up a bit and suggesting that he'd like to have a "dialogue with him." In 3-D! Just kidding. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Avatar’ Gets Earth Day DVD Release

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2010 Fans of James Cameron's "Avatar" who are anxiously waiting to watch, pause for commentary and perhaps act out the film in the comfort of their own homes now have a date, and an auspicious one, when they can make that magic happen: April 22 Twentieth Century Fox is giving "Avatar" (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Everything’s Coming Up 3-D

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2010 Although 3-D technology has been around so long that it almost seems quaint, it's still the Next Big Thing, in a sense, in the entertainment industry, as even television manufacturers are chomping at the bit to get in on the action What's more, "Avatar" director and technological innovator James Cameron is (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stoner Seniors Edition

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2010 Why more old people smoke pot than they used to, what to do when your judge and prosecutor are having an affair, and why Obama's assault on Wall Street is weak sauce. All this and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Something Rotten in Denmark Edition

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2010 Here's why you should never e-mail your professor after showing up an hour late, give cameras to chimps or put a grouchy Dane in charge of your country's tourism pitch. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Unsolved Mystery Edition

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2010 Why do Americans refuse to believe crime has been going down for a decade? Why are so many of them foot fetishists? And was Rene "I think, therefore I am" Descartes really murdered with a poisoned communion wafer? Answers to these questions and more on today's list. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

James Cameron Working on ‘Avatar’ Novel

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2010 There's no shortage of fan fiction and musty paperbacks based on science fiction movies, but it's highly unusual for the creators of such films to actually write the things. James Cameron is reportedly working on a novel based on the back story of his latest film, which has already made more money than any movie ever. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )