Remembering Richard Schickel
Feb 22, 2017 The film world lost a key figure Saturday with the passing of the distinguished critic and filmmaker, whose work Truthdig was privileged to feature in the latter years of his career.
The Academy Voters Have Long Lacked Logic
Feb 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.
30 Years Gone, and Oh, How We Still Love Orson Welles
Jul 30, 2015 Author and filmmaker F.X. Feeney delves into the life—and afterlife—of one of 20th century’s most brilliant creative forces, one who never strayed far from the political.
