arts and entertainment
More progressive cinema at Toronto film fest
September 27, 2011Last year it was "Made In Dagenham." Probably the most worker-oriented film at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was the class-conscious "Snows Of Kilimanjaro."
Read moreProgressive films shine at Toronto film fest
September 26, 2011This year's Toronto International Film Festival offered another amazing array of films, with over 350 titles to choose from.
Read moreBosses, workers, Elmo: amazing films at Traverse City festival
August 29, 2011Here's a wrap-up of highlights from the 7th Annual Traverse City Film Festival that were not mentioned in previous columns.
Read moreInterracial marriage, class arrogance, idealism star at film fest
August 19, 2011The ever-present Michael Moore, probably the most successful documentarian in world history, had a strong say in the choice of films screened at this progressive gathering.
Read moreWhat lessons learned in “Rise of the Apes”?
August 17, 2011The film makes you wonder how far humans have come, but it also asks how far we have to go.
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