Film

Border Justice: ‘The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada’

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Feb 5, 2006 Tommy Lee Jones revives the western with his feature film debut about justice, redemption and relations with our neighbor to the south. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Don’t Believe the Hype

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2006 "Brokeback Mountain" may be topping the Oscar charts, but its success has just as much to say about America's homophobic tendencies as it does our homophilic ones.Check back Wednesday for a major new essay on that topic by Truthdig's Larry Gross, a pioneer in the field of gay and lesbian studies. Dig deeper

Allen’s Auteur Dilemma

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 In "Match Point," Woody Allen abandons his quirky cosmos for beauty and treachery. Sheerly Avni explores why greatness continues to elude the self-effacing filmmaker. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

But Is It Good for the Jews?

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Dec 30, 2005 "Munich," Steven Spielberg and the perils of criticizing Israel. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

America’s Best Reviewer Lauds Controversial Film

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2005 The Los Angeles Times' Kenneth Turan says "Munich" is a movie that demands to be seen as much for its place in the world as for whether it succeeds He calls it " the most questioning, provocative film [Spielberg's] ever made" . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bad Faith in the Land of Narnia

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Dec 15, 2005 Great movie, mixed motives and Philip Anschutz. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Love and Loss on Brokeback Mountain

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Dec 10, 2005 "Brokeback Mountain," winner of four Golden Globes, including Best Dramatic Film, goes beyond gay issues to not only break your heart but wring your soul. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )