Jordan Riefe / TruthdigApr 15, 2017
The documentary traces the story of a 1982 massacre of a Guatemalan village to a trial three decades later, with human rights advocates as the heroes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigMar 24, 2017
The final article in the series offers some closely guarded data about audience gender breakdowns, and insights from filmmakers Mira Nair (shown left), Ava DuVernay (shown right), Nancy Meyers and Stacy Title. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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By Common Dreams staffApr 18, 2016
And the first three lines of the vintage song "We're in the Money'' played on speakers at a next-door neighbor's house as Clinton's motorcade passed by en route to a campaign fundraiser hosted by actor George Clooney. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By John PattersonOct 16, 2015
Starring Tom Hanks, it’s an efficient, exciting entertainment, but it’s also a Steven Spielberg movie, which usually means trouble somewhere. In this case, though, the irritations are minor, diffusely woven into the fabric of the film. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigMay 18, 2015
In the spirit of cautionary prophesies such as “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Demon Seed,” “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” and “Her,” Alex Garland’s provocative film raises questions of gender, ethics and existentialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 5, 2013
"Real Time" host Bill Maher delivered a special message to the likes of Jay Z, Steven Spielberg and Oprah during the latest installment of his HBO program. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigApr 30, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's hilarious White House Correspondents' Dinner speech and top U.S. political figures give their take on NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 5, 2013
The Fox News host and Hollywood star seem like an unlikely pair to work together on anything, but both men are associated with the National Geographic Channel's new film. Click on the story to watch the trailer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 5, 2013
French actor Gerard Depardieu has resorted to becoming Russian in order to avoid paying taxes in France, with a little help from Vladimir Putin of course; Jane Harman is being considered for CIA director, despite her past involvement in an Israeli intelligence influence operation; meanwhile, the Obama administration has been compiling a database that helps it determine how to treat a suspected terrorist. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigDec 27, 2012
Award-winning playwright Tony Kushner, author of the screenplay for "Lincoln," sits down with Bill Moyers for a winding conversation about how the script was written and whether comparisons between Barack Obama and the 16th president are fair. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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