Movies – Page 30 – People's World

“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”: propaganda dressed as entertainment

January 17, 2014 By Ed Rampell

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of Ruskies? The Shadow Recruit knows!

“The Wolf of Wall Street”: “Mean Streets” director does “Ugly Street”

January 17, 2014

It's an ugly, unforgivable movie of shameful practices and sociopathic tendencies. How else, of course, would you make a movie about Wall Street finance?

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.