Frieze L.A., The Sequel: Revenge of the White Patriarchy

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 Though diversity is a driving ethos of this year's event in Los Angeles, the art world is still deeply invested in sidelining people of color. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Die-Hard Donald Trump Supporters Want to Be Trump

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 10, 2016 I think that the men who back the Republican candidate no matter what are doing so because the celebrity real estate speculator and name-licenser provides them with an opportunity for ego inflation. 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 )

Political Animals: Are Critters Keeping Watch?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 5, 2013 Though it may sound ludicrous, over the years many creatures have been mistaken for spies. Last week in Egypt, a stork’s migration tag was thought to be a listening device. In 2011, Saudi authorities suspected a circling vulture of being a Mossad agent. But pets on patrol are not such a far-fetched concept. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Actress Michelle Yeoh Barred From Burma

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2011 Malaysian-born Michelle Yeoh is one of very few actors to have found onscreen success in her home base of Hong Kong as well as in Hollywood But since she played the part of Burmese political crusader Aung San Suu Kyi in Luc Besson's (more). Dig deeper ( 1 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 )

CIA Uses Humor to Recruit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2006 The Central Intelligence Agency is using a tongue-in-cheek personality test to attract applicants. "You don't have to know karate or look good in a tuxedo to work at the CIA," the personality quiz says. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Surprise, Surprise: Ethics Reform Stalling

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2006 Figuring that public indignation over the Jack Abramoff scandal will soon dissipate, Republicans in Congress are dragging their feet on promised reform measures. Unfortunately, this will probably work--because an indignant populace is sort of like a villain in a James Bond movie: We vow to stamp out a source of aggravation; we put the machinery in place for doing so; we flip the switch; and then we leave the room on the nave assumption that our plan is escape-proof. It'd be funny if this weren't, like, our government we're talking about. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )