Apple Won’t Allow Movie Villains to Use iPhones

By Zach Sharf / Salon Feb 28, 2020 "Knives Out" director Rian Johnson explains why the bad guy in his latest film isn't using any of the tech company's products. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Spectre’ Film Review: How James Bond Becomes Edward Snowden in the Spy Series’ New Entry (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Nov 8, 2015 It strikes me as remarkable that the theme of electronic surveillance in "Spectre," the latest entry in the Daniel Craig reboot of the James Bond film franchise, is seemingly being ignored by reviewers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

James Bond Writer Anthony Horowitz Apologizes to Idris Elba for ‘Too Street’ Insult

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2015 Actor Idris Elba, who starred in "The Wire," has all the makings of a killer James Bond, which would explain the persistent public campaign to urge the filmmakers behind the long-running spy franchise to pass the torch to him after Daniel Craig's tenure as 007 ends. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Steve Carell and President Obama Team Up to Fight Sexual Assault

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 30, 2014 The White House launched a male star-studded PSA as part of its "1 Is 2 Many" campaign against sexual assault on college campuses, and it's great. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Girl’ Is Good, but Why Bother?

Richard Schickel / Truthdig Dec 21, 2011 Here’s a paradox I’ve never encountered in several decades of movie reviewing: a perfectly well-made film that there is absolutely no compelling reason to rush right out and see—especially if you’ve been paying attention to recent developments in popular culture.Here’s a paradox I’ve never encountered in several decades of movie reviewing: a perfectly well-made film that there is absolutely no compelling reason to rush right out and see. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

James Bond Cross-Dresses for Int’l Women’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2011 Wonder no more what the current James Bond might look like in a dress, blond wig and pearls: For the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, actor Daniel Craig first suits up as Bond in this video by the EQUALS coalition, but he then takes a walk in women's pumps as . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )