Allen Barra / TruthdigMay 16, 2017
The heavyweight underdog—who almost went the distance against Muhammad Ali—gets his own cinematic treatment in the film "Chuck," after being the inspiration for Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” character. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 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 )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigJan 15, 2016
It's not as though there weren't plenty of options to mix up this year's lineup of Oscar nominees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 12, 2016
The scandal-plagued awards show gets a nod for spotting groundbreakers, but the back-scratching nature of the ceremony makes it a little hard to swallow. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 16, 2010
Whether by chance or design, Hollywood turned the weekend of Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, into a cinematic tug of war between the sexes, with two of the most narrowly gender-targeted movies imaginable coming out on the same day. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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