politics

DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST: A Timely Reminder to Keep Fighting
DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST: A Timely Reminder To Keep Fighting

Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast paints a picture of one of Britain’s most likeable politicians: Labour MP Dennis Skinner.

Interview With Contemporary Arab Cinema Series Programmer, Lina Matta
Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Line-Up For Contemporary Arab Cinema: An Interview With Series Programmer, Lina Matta

We talked with Jacob Burns Film Center programmer Lina Matta, who discusses the latest line-up for their Contemporary Arab Cinema series.

MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision
MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision

More Than a Word discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.

Changing Fortunes: How Films Were Bolstered Or Sunk By Cultural Sentiment In 2017
Films That Transcend Genre, Or On the Politics Of Convention

The most absurd assumption about saying films “transcend genre” is that works of genre are somehow so trivial that they are apolitical.

The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK

In our latest entry of The Nominated Film You May Have Missed series, we discuss the 2005 political drama Good Night, and Good Luck.

THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit
THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit

Documentary distributors Dogwoof continue their hot streak with this fascinating inside look at Ronald Reagan’s presidency.

"Moscow Is A Prison... But We Love It." An Interview With Johnny O'Reilly, Director Of MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS
“Moscow Is A Prison… But We Love It.” An Interview With Johnny O’Reilly, Director Of MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS

We had a chance to talk with Johnny O’Reilly, director of the upcoming drama Moscow Never Sleeps, a film that’s very politically relevant.

AFTERIMAGE: The Final Frame For A Legendary Director
AFTERIMAGE: The Final Frame For A Legendary Director

Afterimage is the swan song of legendary director Andrzej Wajda, depicting the artist Władysław Strzemiński during Stalinist-era Poland.

"The Bravest Thing That Subjects Do Is Letting Us Into Their Lives" Interview With Steve James, Director of ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL
“The Bravest Thing That Subjects Do Is Letting Us Into Their Lives” Interview With Steve James, Director of ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL

We spoke with legendary documentarian Steve James about his new film, Abacus: Small Enough To Jail, about the economic crisis & finding truth.

All the Same: Violence & The Western Anti-Hero In LOGAN
All The Same: Violence & The Western Anti-Hero In LOGAN

Logan serves up the classic Western anti-hero in the realm of a dystopia, spinning the myth around while also keeping its machismo intact.

THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years
THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years

The Boss Baby offers occasional laughs and is clearly politically-driven, yet it is ultimately fleeting, forgettable entertainment.

Interview With FREE FIRE Director Ben Wheatley
Interview With FREE FIRE Director Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley’s new film FREE FIRE is out today and we spoke with him about the film, his filmography, and the extreme violence in his films.

THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging
THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging

The Salesman is the latest by renowned filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, succeeding as both a political thriller and a tightly-knit character drama.

BLOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN: Rage And Decay In Coal Country
BLOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN: Rage And Decay In Coal Country

West Virginia has suddenly become the subject of intense scrutiny. The denizens of the state could well be forgiven for wondering where the mass media and political class were before the 2016 presidential primaries and election turned West Virginia into an unlikely bellweather for the appeal of Donald Trump’s populist rhetoric. Trump’s hardhat-donning ‘Trump Digs Coal’ campaign delivered him the state by a resounding 68.

A Few Important Films from Abbas Kiarostami: Essential Viewing For Tumultuous Times
The Beginner’s Guide To Abbas Kiarostami, Director: Essential Viewing For Tumultuous Times

Abbas Kiarostami was an Iranian filmmaker that was part of the Iranian New Wave, a movement concerning self-reflexive and humanistic films.