Movies
“The Wolf of Wall Street”: “Mean Streets” director does “Ugly Street”
January 17, 2014It's an ugly, unforgivable movie of shameful practices and sociopathic tendencies. How else, of course, would you make a movie about Wall Street finance?
Read moreBlack-themed films lead Progie nominations
January 16, 2014Riding a wave of black-themed films, movies about slavery, apartheid, and police repression dominate this year's nominations for best progressive films.
Read more“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.
Read moreStart the year with some great labor films
January 2, 2014Let me quickly recommend some lesser known labor films worth your attention.
Read moreTop 10 worst sequels and remakes of 2013
December 18, 2013Here are ten films that make a compelling case for why Hollywood has come down not only with severe sequelitis, but remake-itis as well.
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