Coming Into His Own, With Springsteen Leading the Way

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Aug 13, 2019 Gurinder Chadha’s "Blinded by the Light" shows how music gives wings to the mind and flight to the imagination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Secret Sisterhood

Elaine Elinson / Truthdig Jan 5, 2018 "A conspiracy of silence has obscured the friendships of female authors," asserts a new book, because these creative alliances were seen as "subversive or a source of shame." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Love and Friendship’ and ‘The Lobster’: What’s Love—or Lobster—Got to Do With It?

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 13, 2016 An adaptation of an unpublished Jane Austen work and a futuristic horror-comedy provide two wildly different takes on the mating game. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Obama’s Absurd Gay Marriage Position

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2010 Why President Obama's gay marriage position has gotten completely absurd, why the DEA is after ebonics linguists and why Jane Austen just couldn't hack it in today's publishing world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

When Oil and Hurricane Mix

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2010 What happens when you mix a massive oil spill with a hurricane? When Obama finally decides to negotiate with the Taliban, what will he ask for? And how did Jane Austen become such a big celebrity? Answers to these and other vexing questions after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )