reviews
How capitalism underdeveloped Appalachia: The economic truth ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ ignores
December 1, 2020It’s a tough trip for J.D. Vance and the viewer, but as the ride bumps along, it stays safely above the larger issues that actually shape the afflictions of Appalachia.
Read morePBS ‘Latinos Are Essential’: Who does the work and who pays
November 24, 2020The mainly young filmmakers and their mainly young subjects have gone beyond the confusion and drama of crisis. They do what so few films do: They capture portraits of working-class people at their jobs and illuminate...
Read more‘Donbass’: The ‘People’s Republic of Donetsk’ and more in the Wild East
November 23, 2020Press notes and critics observe that Donbass contains commentary on disinformation, propaganda and has an Orwellian outlook regarding our “post-truth” age of “alternative facts.”
Read moreFeatures from Iran at 2020 Toronto International Film Festival
November 4, 2020Many critics rate Iranian cinema as one of the most significant artistically, comparable to the classic Italian neorealist movement.
Read moreThe New York City Labor Chorus: Their latest CD in review
May 22, 2020It’s a highly satisfying and recommended listening experience suitable for home or office—and great to take along on road trips once the country starts moving again.
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