Americans’ Views on Poverty Are as Outdated as ‘Little Women’

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jan 22, 2020 We've advanced beyond 19th century gender roles. Why can't we get past moralizing about poverty, too? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Stephen King Walks Back Diversity Remarks After Twitter Backlash

By Matthew Rozsa / Salon Jan 17, 2020 Another public debate has erupted on Twitter about the need for diversity in the entertainment industry—with the author as instigator. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Little Women’ for Millennials

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Dec 23, 2019 How is it that a story written 150 years ago manages to speak to the many moments at which it’s been reimagined for moviegoers? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

#OscarsNotSoWhite, or Male, This Year

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jan 23, 2018 The latest Academy Award nominations recognize numerous minority and female directors, writers and actors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Female Empowerment, ‘3 Billboards,’ Oprah Shine at Golden Globes

JAKE COYLE / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2018 A speech by Winfrey, honored for lifetime achievement, encapsulates the “Me Too” mood of the movie and television awards ceremony. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

For the Love of Cinema

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Dec 29, 2017 A few films this year show that beneath the mindless, crass commercialism of American moviemaking, a heart still beats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Maggie’s Plan’ Film Review: ‘Annie Hall’ for Millennials

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 20, 2016 "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Woody’s Latest Riff

Richard Schickel / Truthdig Jun 30, 2012 There is no reason not to see something like "To Rome With Love" It’s an amiable film But it’s also something like a bag full of querulous cats, brimming with comic ideas that only occasionally come together in sustained, well-developed riffs" It’s something like a bag full of querulous cats, brimming with comic ideas and the occasional well-developed riff. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )