Film

Festival of Riches: Cannes Premieres by Godard, Wenders, Scorsese and More

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Jun 7, 2023 Our critic’s top picks from this year’s stacked program. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Acclaimed Author Amos Oz Dies at 79

The Associated Press Dec 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 )

Natalie Portman Goes Full Diva in a Flat ‘Vox Lux’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Time’s Up for Israel’s Impunity

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig May 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 )

Israeli Politician Calls for Stripping Natalie Portman of Citizenship

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 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 )

Natalie Portman Snubs the ‘Jewish Nobel,’ and Netanyahu

IAN DEITCH / The Associated Press Apr 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 )

Female Empowerment, ‘3 Billboards,’ Oprah Shine at Golden Globes

JAKE COYLE / The Associated Press Jan 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 )

VIDEO: Defending Natalie Portman: Don’t Use the Holocaust to Justify Fearmongering

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 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 )

From ‘V’ to OWS: One Mask’s Story

Staff / Truthdig Oct 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 )

Dior Drops Designer for Allegedly Anti-Semitic Barrage

Staff / Truthdig Mar 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 )

Women on the Brink of an Academy Award

Staff / Truthdig Feb 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 )