Bill Meyer
LATEST ARTICLES BY Bill Meyer
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Opinion
Love, revolution, Lula: films from Latin America
November 18, 2010Two new films from Latin America dramatize the progressive histories of Cuba and Brazil: one an allegory, the other a biopic of a charismatic leader.
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“Problema”: fascinating film of ideas
November 5, 2010This eight-year project is one of the most thought-provoking and stimulating intellectual exercises ever recorded on film.
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Stunning films from China to Wall Street
October 26, 2010Recommended films: the thrilling Chinese "Aftershock," the emotionally powerful "ANPO: Art X War," "Client 9," and the latest by John Sayles.
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Workers in struggle on and off screen
October 18, 2010While audiences were treated to one of the most exciting pro-labor films in decades at last month's Toronto Festival, a real-life struggle was going on outside.
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Working class film legends offer new Iraq thriller
October 11, 2010Director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty were invited to attend the Toronto Festival this year to promote their new collaborative work, "Route Irish," and Laverty's own film "Even the Rain."
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Films show human element in Palestinians’ struggles
October 5, 2010The presence of three great films in support of the Palestinian struggle was highly welcomed at this year's Toronto International Film Festival last month.
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“Outside the Law”: Algerian struggle is focus of new thriller
October 1, 2010"Outside the Law" is the Algerian revolution in the style of "The Godfather," but with a significant difference.
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“The Pipe” offers antidote to toxic “Superman”
September 27, 2010WARNING: "Waiting for Superman," the new film by David Guggenheim, might be injurious to public education.
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