AlterNet.org: Movie Mix

James Cameron's Wizardry in 'Avatar' Movie Demands Being Witnessed on the Big Screen

Wajahat Ali, CounterPunch — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:01 PST

Avatar elevates cinematic storytelling to an exciting, untapped visual apex that allows our eyes to finally experience images that were once only imaginable in our minds.

Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman's Invictus Film Release Kicks Off New Campaign For Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:00:01 PST

The launch of Invictus will hopefully set of a wave of renewed interest in a proposal to recognize and protect the rights of humanity.

Zinn's 'People's History' Masterwork Hits the History Channel

Dave Zirin, AlterNet — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PST

Don't miss Howard Zinn's 'Voices of a People's History' debut on the History Channel on December 13th.

Disney Apocalypse: Why 2012 Sucks

Alexander Zaitchik, Killing the Buddha — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:01 PST

Even by the popsicle-stick standards of its genre, the disaster movie 2012 is so dumb you actually want everyone to die.

The Battle of Durban II: New Film Brings Dose of Sanity to Debate Over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Brian White, Gotcha Movies — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

It's a great feat to bring an even view to international politics. The Battle of Durbin II does just that.

The Story of 500 Years of Global Greed and Misery

Lucy Komisar, IPS News — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:01 PST

"The End of Poverty?", a documentary by Philippe Diaz, paints a lurid picture of globalization's role in the First World/Third World rift.

Iraq Movie, 'The Hurt Locker' Is Generating Oscar Buzz: But Does It Deserve It?

Jasmin Ramsey, AlterNet — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

Critics have praised the film as a realistic, Academy Award-worthy piece of filmmaking. But is there really anything realistic about it?

Oscar-Winning Hollywood Big Shot: Why I'm Leaving Scientology

Guy Adams, Independent UK — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Paul Haggis, who wrote hits like Crash and Million Dollar Baby, fires parting shot at "hate-filled and bigoted" church.

Tea Party Movement Returns, This Time with Much More Dangerous and Explicit Rhetoric

Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:01 PDT

It's not too hard to guess where talk of 'Judgement Day' can lead to in the context of a right-wing, gun-loving movement.

The Yes Men: Pranksters Out to Fix the World

Mark Engler, Foreign Policy in Focus — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

The Yes Men pose as spokespeople for major companies or bodies like the World Trade Organization, and give presentations that highlight the logic of corporate greed.

Why I Like Buffy the Vampire SlayerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Body Better Than Jennifer's

W. Scott Poole, Religion Dispatches — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Has a new horror film about a murderous cheerleader subverted the mythos of woman as the source of evil or just the opposite?

Has Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Created Titillating TV Fascism in Italy?

Nina Burleigh, AlterNet — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

An interview with Erik Gandini, director of the documentary Videocracy, an account of how Berlusconi's sex-obsessed media empire has shaped the country over the past 30 years.

We Are All Roman Polanski's Victims, And We All Deserve Justice

Jaclyn Friedman, AlterNet — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:01 PDT

When a rapist, no matter how gifted or famous, is allowed to escape justice, we're all harmed.

Naomi Klein Interviews Michael Moore on the Perils of Capitalism

Naomi Klein, The Nation — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Moore discusses his new documentary film, widely praised as a call for a revolt against capitalist madness.

Is Darwin Film "Creation" Too Controversial for American Audiences?

Steven Guess, Comment Is Free — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Only 39 percent of Americans believe in evolution. How long can we protect our mythologies?

Barack Obama Must See Michael Moore's New Movie (and So Must You)!

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:01 PDT

"Michael goes directly to the beating heart of the economic crisis ... The knot in your stomach starts to tighten -- and the outrage starts to build."

Why Is Jane Fonda Being Accused Of An "Attack On The Heart and Soul Of Israel"?

Ira Chernus, AlterNet — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:01 PDT

Artists protesting the Toronto International Film Festival's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Tel Aviv are being demonized.

Michael Moore's 'Capitalism' Flick Rips into Crimes of Wall Street

Xan Brooks, The Guardian — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Moore's latest documentary drew tumultuous applause at the Venice film festival, suggesting that the veteran tub-thumper has lost none of his power to whip up a response.

'American Casino': How Our Nation's Financial Sector Became a Massive and Unregulated Gambling Operation

Joshua Holland, AlterNet — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:01 PDT

An incredibly powerful new documentary finally lets those who've lived it tell the story -- from the "creative" financiers to the home buyers duped by brokers.

'Inglourious Basterds': If You Survive the Boring Parts of Quentin Tarantino's New Film, It's Actually Really Good

Eileen Jones, eXiled Online — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:01 PDT

It's all eye-poppingly impressive, and the relentlessness of it will still make you want it to stop as you head deep into hour three.