Film Review

“R.M.N” Explores the Banality of Hatred 

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Apr 27, 2023 Cristian Mungiu’s latest film quietly, then violently, reveals unseen human cruelties. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Federal Judge Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The $85 billion mega-merger could usher in a wave of media consolidation while shaping how much consumers pay for streaming TV and movies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Milos Forman, Oscar-Winning Director, Dies at 86

ANTHONY MCCARTNEY / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 The Czech-born filmmaker's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "Amadeus" (1984) earned him a deluge of Academy Awards. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Art Imitates Life in Top Films of 2017

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Dec 30, 2017 The best movies of the year reflected the zeitgeist of America. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Love It or Hate It, ‘Mother!’ Will Be 2017’s Most Talked-About Film

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 The allegorical film from director Darren Aronofsky bends genres but begs for an explanation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Making of an American Movie Studio

By Margaret Barra Sep 1, 2017 David Thomson is one of the greatest film historians, and at 191 pages of text, "Warner Bros" is a model of concision and precision. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Texas Movie Theater Chain Shrugs Off Criticism for Women-Only Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2017 The screenings, held by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, sparked anger online, but the company's management responded by scheduling even more of the exclusive showings. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Two Accomplished Actors—and a Cute Dog—Elevate ‘Truman’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Apr 14, 2017 Ricardo Darin and Javier Camara shine in Cesc Gay's film about imminent death and old friends getting together for the last time. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Movie Roles for Non-White Actors Sometimes Still Get Played by White People

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2016 "Last Week Tonight" gets to the bottom of Hollywood whitewashing and asks viewers, "How is this still a thing?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )