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“The Invisible War” and the Ongoing Subjugation of Women in America

Congratulations to director Kirby Dick and producer Any Ziering for the pickup of their powerful new doc The Invisible War by Cinedigm Entertainment Group and New Video. I saw the film at Sundance and in addition to being a great film, it’s extraordinarily important in these times of increasing violence against and institutionalized subjugation of [...]

Wow. I Mean…I Can’t…. Just… Wow.

All I have to say is: Rod Blagojevich, Elvis impersonator. No shit. [...]

Budd Schulberg and HUAC: Not To Be Forgotten

While Budd Schulberg was indeed a great writer, we cannot forget the role that he and others played in the shameful period in our nation’s history known as McCarthyism and the Hollywood Blacklist. [...]

William Shatner Reads Sarah Palin

William Shatner reads Sarah Palin’s farewell speech. Nuff said. [...]

Theatrical Review: Hunger

Adam Schartoff reviews Steve McQueen’s Hunger. [...]

Obama At The 2004 DNC: Do you Remember?

A look back at then-state senator Barack Obama’s keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and some thoughts about what got him where he is and what comes next. [...]

Franken Wins Election; Coleman To Challenge Ruling

Franken wins, according to the Minnesota state canvassing board. Coleman to fight in court. [...]

The New Puppy-Remix

You have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House…. [...]

Proposition 8: The Musical

Proposition 8: The Musical. You’ll laugh so hard, you’ll turn gay! [...]

Are The Times A-Changin’? It’s Up To Us!

The election is over and we won. What now? We have to getup and stand up, as the song goes. While the Times may have changed with the election, it’s our duty to keep them changing, to take back what was stolen from us, to work to better America and the world. [...]

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