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‘He Named Me Malala’ Film Review: Who’s Behind the Persona?

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Oct 2, 2015 Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim documents the public side of the world-famous Pakistani education crusader but gives us only fleeting glimpses of the real girl. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘A Walk in the Woods’ Is a Cinematic Walk in the Park

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 4, 2015 The pairing of Robert Redford and Nick Nolte is entertaining, family-friendly and perhaps just a wee bit too glib. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Diary of a Teenage Girl’ Gets Adolescent Sexuality Right

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Aug 6, 2015 Few movies view sex from the perspective of a female teen; even fewer resist imposing the man-made double binds of silly virgin/stupid skank or hottie and nottie. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A ‘Trainwreck’ You Can Laugh At

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jul 17, 2015 Is the movie funny? Yes. Is it as mordant as the ruthlessly funny sketch show, “Inside Amy Schumer?” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Inside Out’ Turns Pixar’s Usual Formula on Its Head

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jun 18, 2015 A female protagonist? And a focus on emotion? What’s going on here? Maybe the animation company has learned some life lessons. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In ‘Ex Machina,’ a Robo Babe Raises Powerful Questions

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 18, 2015 In the spirit of cautionary prophesies such as “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Demon Seed,” “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” and “Her,” Alex Garland’s provocative film raises questions of gender, ethics and existentialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )