‘Carlos’ Brilliant Look at Real Terrorist
"Carlos," a monumental feature film about the 1970s terrorist Carlos the Jackal, covers the bases historically and still provides a crackling good experience cinematically.
Alternative Sentencing Gaining Acceptance
Changes in attitudes, technology and finances have eroded the stance that a prison cell is the best home for every convicted criminal. Alternative sentencing is finding creative ways to deal with low-level, nonviolent offenders.
‘Howl’: Sex, Poetry and America in the ’50s
A new movie looks at the seminal 1955 obscenity trial centering on Allen Ginsberg’s epic Beat poem ‘Howl.’
‘A Film Unfinished’ Focuses on Nazi Documentary
"A Film Unfinished" shows the pains that Nazi documentarians took to ensure that their take on the "Jewish problem" came through.
It’s the End of the World as We Blow It
‘Countdown to Zero,’ a documentary history of nuclear weapons and possibility of radioactive terrorism, offers a cautionary tale for atomic powers.
Sebastian Junger Brings AfPak to Big Screen
Author and now documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger brings AfPak to the big screen with polish and pathos in "Restrepo."
U.S. Students Hurting in Foreign Languages
American public education continues to give short shrift to serious teaching of foreign languages, especially those harder tongues that promise to be prominent in the future.
Counting Wins and Losses on Earth Day
Three prominent environmental activists reflect on the state of the American green movement for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
‘Harlan’ Documentary Examines Nazi-Era Film Director
A documentary examining the life of Veit Harlan, a film director responsible for films favored by Nazis, provides back story for a new and controversial feature film.
Cloaking a No-No As a Win-Win
‘The Art of the Steal’ paints of picture of moneyed, but likely well-meaning, interests having their ways with a cloistered collection of art.