The Associated PressDec 28, 2018
An advocate for peace with Palestine, the Israeli writer penned such works as "Black Box" and "A Tale of Love and Darkness." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigDec 7, 2018
Even Portman’s strong presence, matched by a stellar Jude Law, can’t save actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet from a troubled sophomore effort. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Sandy Tolan / TruthdigMay 16, 2018
Will the raw imagery of Gaza carnage juxtaposed with the imperious celebrations of the callous elite in Jerusalem finally change the way Americans see Israel? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 22, 2018
The actress lands in the center of a controversy after declining to attend the Genesis Foundation awards ceremony in Jerusalem because of her distress at “recent events" in Israel. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
IAN DEITCH / The Associated PressApr 21, 2018
"I did not want to appear as endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu" by accepting the prestigious Genesis Prize, the actress says. “Like many Israelis and Jews around the world, I can be critical of the leadership in Israel without wanting to boycott the entire nation." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
JAKE COYLE / The Associated PressJan 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 )
Juan Cole / TruthdigAug 26, 2015
Actress Natalie Portman has kicked off a controversy with remarks about how to remember the Nazi Holocaust against the Jews, in which the National Socialists murdered 6 million. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 21, 2011
Occupy Wall Street protesters have worn it, as have Anonymous hactivists, chief WikiLeaker Julian Assange and that guy who shared the screen with a shorn Natalie Portman in "V for Vendetta" (that would be Hugo Weaving, who also appears in another cult conspiracy movie, "The Matrix") But where did the dapper and sinister (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 2, 2011
John Galliano has been thrown out of the house of Dior. The 50-year-old couturier, given to sporting a look that might be described as swashbuckler chic, was booted from his top post at the French fashion firm after his bosses saw footage of Galliano allegedly declaring "I love Hitler" to two women at a Parisian cafe, according to the BBC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 2, 2011
The tone of this Daily Beast article -- starting with the title, "Crazy Chick Flicks" -- is a tad flip with a touch of lad mag, but the idea that several actresses who've played women not fully in command of their mental faculties does hold up under scrutiny . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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