reviews
Saving bourgeois democracy in ‘Mickey 17’: Less about class struggle than defeating space fascism
April 28, 2025The message of the film is ultimately utopian: that it’s possible to defeat fascism permanently under capitalism.
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‘Paradise’ review: Paradise Lost
April 25, 2025Part of the allure of Paradise is that such horrific events, once unfathomable, get closer to everyday possibilities.
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‘Free for All: The Public Library’ explores the revolutionary spirit of libraries
April 25, 2025The documentary shows the importance of public libraries and why the attacks on their ability to provide books and services to the community dismantle progressive change.
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Churchill at War: Not my anti-fascist hero!
December 13, 2024I’ll stick with my own anti-fascist heroes, starting with the veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
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Canada and some masters at Toronto International Film Festival 2024
November 21, 2024TORONTO — Let me close out my coverage of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival by mentioning some important films by outstanding master directors, as well as a look at Canadian cinema that is always a...
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