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“Hopefully, George is looking down right now and saying, ‘This is a great thing happening for our country.’ A great day for him, a great day for everybody. This is a great day for everybody. This is a great day in terms of equality. It’s really what the Constitution requires.” ~~ Donald Trump I have […]… Continue reading I HAVE FOR THE MOST PART BEEN SILENT UNTIL NOW — B G Thomas – writer

The Battle Of Algiers Released in 1966, The Battle Of Algiers is a historical war film starring Jean Martin and Saadi Yacef. It was released at the peak of anti-war sentiment in the USA, and had an astounding box-office success. At the time, it was described as “impartial”. This movie delineates the resistance movement of […]… Continue reading Films to educate yourself about black oppression and liberation — TheGClef

This 6 June Cuba celebrated the 60th anniversary of its newsreels with film screenings on TV and film poster exhibitions. In 1959 Cuba established the National film institute ICAIC, to create and promote a national film industry, and on 6 June 1960 ICAIC released its first ‘Latin American Newsreel’ shown in cinemas around the country. […]… Continue reading Cuban newsreels – a memory of the world — Cuba 50

An statement on film and art and its relevance within an ever divided and ever changing social and cultural landscape via Film and Art in the Culture War — I’m Matt Williams

California Governor Gavin Newsom has given the film industry the green light to resume production as part of the state’s first steps to reopen non-essential companies after the three-month coronavirus shutdown. Television, film, and music productions may resume Friday, June 12, although it remains unclear when actual work will restart, as Los Angeles County has […]… Continue reading California says film, television studios can return to work on June 12 after a three-month blockage — WhatsNew2Day

The mayor of Temecula, Calif., resigned Thursday amid furor prompted by a widely shared email he sent to a constituent stating, “I don’t believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer.” In an apology issued Wednesday, the mayor, James Stewart, said that the word “good” had been introduced in […]… Continue reading Temecula Mayor Resigns Amid Uproar Over Email About Police Killings — jedennews

”Tomorrow’s not promised to anyone” – Marsha P. Johnson This documentary is beautifully interspersed with archival footage that complements the narrative powerfully. LGBT rights activist, Victoria Cruz sets out re-investigating the death of beloved Drag Queen, Gay Liberation activist and hero of the Greenwich Village, Marsha P. Johnson.Johnson was found floating in the Hudson River […]… Continue reading The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson [Netflix Review] —

Time: 100 Minutes Director: Ava DuVernay Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. Full movie here: I don’t really do reviews of documentaries, nor do I watch many of them, the last one I can think […]… Continue reading 13th (2016) Review — The Cinema Critic

By John Corrado While the in-person edition of Hot Docs was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, roughly 140 films that were set to screen at the festival were selected to stream online during a digital festival from May 28th to June 6th, with many being available for even longer. Tickets are $9 apiece, $8 […]… Continue reading Hot Docs Festival Online Reviews (Part 3) — One Movie, Our Views

When the typical American thinks of cats, the result is usually a cute critter that should be looked after as a pet. For those in Istanbul though, the cat is something far more ethereal: a connection to nature and life. Kedi follows multiple people in the capital of Turkey and their relationships to the city’s […]… Continue reading “Kedi” follows the cats of Istanbul to heartwarming effect — Hardwired for Film