African American history through music
The film is a look back at the "Black Power" movement in the years referenced in the title.
Go see "Hugo," "Descendants," skip "Melancholia"
"Hugo" and "The Decendants" get two thumbs up. "Melancholia" on the other hand gets two thumbs down.
Six incredibly bad films inspired by the Cold War
For some filmmakers, the Cold War became a convenient excuse for moronic plotlines, insufferable jingoism, and unapologetically reactionary politics.
"J. Edgar": masterpiece film about master manipulator
Does Clint Eastwood reveal the ugly truth and dark past about the life of America's most notorious secret policeman in his newest film "J. Edgar?"
Can Christianity survive elementary school?
This movie is symptomatic of problems roiling America: religious fanaticism and the extreme right-wing tea party movement, along with its corporate backers.
In Time: One man's immortality is another man's death
Time is money. In Time seems to take that quite literally. In what is a brilliant metaphor for modern day class segregation, the poor die young and the rich live forever. And a man named Will Salas sets out to do something about it.
From Chernobyl to Islamophobia, new films take on history and politics
The success of "Days of Glory" actually forced the French government to improve benefits to Algerian veterans.
People, presidents and kings star in new documentaries
Documentaries dealing with history and politics come from all corners of the globe.
Progressive documentaries make their debut
Once again there were many thrilling new documentaries at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Powerful new films take up immigration
With the world facing increased poverty as the rich get richer, filmmakers are examining the ramifications of shifting populations.
