Pope Francis Abandons Proposal to Prosecute Bishops for Covering Up Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2016 Although the pontiff initially proposed a tribunal that would hold bishops accountable for protecting pedophile priests, he announced Saturday that he will instead clarify existing legal procedures. Although the pontiff initially proposed a tribunal that would hold bishops accountable for protecting pedophile priests, he announced Saturday that he will instead clarify existing legal procedures. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oscars 2016 Review: Chris Rock Pulls Off the Ultimate Balancing Act

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Feb 29, 2016 The actor and comedian was tapped to criticize the academy that had hired him, but he walked the tightrope with grace and blistering humor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Academy Voters Have Long Lacked Logic

By Allen Barra and Margaret Barra Feb 29, 2016 Is the "best picture" always the best picture? Not if history is any guide. And some observers will argue that a similar lack of logic is apparent in the shortage of minority representation in the major Oscar nominations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

To Make the Oscars More Diverse, Let’s Adopt Football’s Rooney Rule

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jan 30, 2016 Voluntary steps to include more people of color and women should be a priority throughout the entire Hollywood system of moviemaking, from studios’ executive ranks to casting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

2015 in Review: A Very Good Year at the Movies

By John Patterson Dec 29, 2015 What do “Straight Outta Compton,” “Carol” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” have in common? They all made Truthdig film reviewer John Patterson’s 2015 list of favorites. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Spotlight’ Film Review: A Paean to Big-City Print Journalism in Its Twilight

By John Patterson Nov 6, 2015 Writer-director Tom McCarthy's stirring drama celebrates old-fashioned newspaper investigation by telling a real-life story: how The Boston Globe exposed child abuse among Catholic priests. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Iraq 2008

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