Film

The Cinematic Spirit of ’76

Jim Knipfel / Truthdig Jan 28, 2026 Fifty years ago, the New Hollywood made one brave last stand before being TKO’ed by empty spectacle and endless sequels. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Film

After a Decade of #MeToo Cinema, What Have We Learned?

Corey Atad / Truthdig Nov 5, 2025 “After the Hunt” is a fitting bookend for a genre that feels less about a movement than the solipsistic impulses that emerged in its wake. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

TD Original

Citizen Noogie

Jim Knipfel / Truthdig Jul 25, 2024 Why a novelist gave the major Hollywood studios the brush in favor of a young, first-time filmmaker with no money. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

‘A Sad Reminder’ for Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers As His Conviction Is Overturned

Jennifer Gerson / The 19th Apr 26, 2024 Some say the ruling points to a disconnect between what it takes for survivors of sexual violence to be believed and what the legal system demands. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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​Remembering Norma Barzman, Last of the Hollywood Blacklistees

Ed Rampell / Truthdig Jan 10, 2024 A victim of the 1940s Reds-under-the-beds hysteria, the feisty screenwriter went into exile and held firm to her values. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Actors Strike Over

Dave Granlund Nov 9, 2023 Dig deeper

Labor

SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood Reach Tentative Deal, Ending the Strike

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2023 "Workers stood up to Hollywood executives and held their ground to reach this agreement," said the president of the AFL-CIO. "ANYTHING is possible when we organize." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Beware the Barbie Movie

Adam Zyglis Jul 24, 2023 Dig deeper

Economic Justice

SAG-AFTRA Strike Set to Upend Entertainment Industry

Jenna McGuire / Truthdig Jul 13, 2023 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years for Sexual Assaults

MICHAEL R. SISAK, TOM HAYS and JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Mar 11, 2020 The disgraced movie mogul says in court that he's "totally confused" by rape accusations and #MeToo movement. He faced up to 29 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Landmark #MeToo Moment

MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 The former Hollywood studio boss is convicted of rape and sexual assault; he could be sent to prison for decades. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Kirk Douglas, Longtime Influential Movie Star, Dies at 103

HILLEL ITALIE / The Associated Press Feb 5, 2020 The strong-jawed "Spartacus" actor who helped weaken Hollywood blacklist of suspected Communists is heralded as a maverick and patriarch. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )