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‘Bombshell’ Glosses Over the Horrors of Fox News

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Dec 26, 2019 In its depiction of the network's culture of sexual abuse, the film fails to grapple with the complexity of its right-wing heroines. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘The Goldfinch’ Flutters but Doesn’t Take Wing

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 12, 2019 There's plenty to like about the adaptation of Donna Tartt's 2014 novel, but the pacing is a problem. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Roger Ailes’ Rise and Fall Makes Good TV

Allen Barra / Truthdig Jun 29, 2019 "The Loudest Voice," Showtime's in-depth portrait of the creator of Fox News, explains one reason America is in the mess it’s in. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

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 )