A Search for Justice in ‘Finding Oscar’
Apr 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.
What Happened to the Female Directors of Hollywood? (Part 5)
Mar 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.‘99% Party’: Bernie Sanders Supporters Shower Hillary Clinton Motorcade With 1,000 $1 Bills (Video)
Apr 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.
‘Bridge of Spies’ Film Review: A Movie for the Cold War Nostalgic
Oct 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.
In ‘Ex Machina,’ a Robo Babe Raises Powerful Questions
May 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.
Tony Kushner on Suffering Actors, the Wayward Left and the ‘Dream’ of Revolution
Jun 19, 2014 For someone who finds writing tortuous, Tony Kushner does a lot of it.
Bill Maher on How the Left Should Counter Wealthy Conservatives
Aug 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.
Biden Weighs In on Torture Report, Senators Face Backlash Over Vote, and More
Apr 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.
Bill O’Reilly, Tom Hanks Team Up for ‘Killing Lincoln’
Jan 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.
Tax Evasion Lesson No. 1: Become a Russian Citizen
Jan 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.
