film reviews

“Alphaville” totalitarian fears still relevant decades later

April 30, 2014 By Ed Rampell

Almost 50 years later, the prescient Godard's sci fi classic takes on a whole new dimension as a parable of the NSA national security surveillance state.

Oscar and Progies: view of movies from left side of the aisle

February 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

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Black-themed films lead Progie nominations

January 16, 2014 By Ed Rampell

Riding a wave of black-themed films, movies about slavery, apartheid, and police repression dominate this year's nominations for best progressive films.

“American Hustle” is not a masterpiece, it’s just a lot of fun

January 16, 2014

"American Hustle" isn't an art experience; it isn't a universal story and it won't change your life or your attitude. It's only what movies are made to be: fun.

Start the year with some great labor films

January 2, 2014 By Bill Meyer

Let me quickly recommend some lesser known labor films worth your attention.