Tag Archives: politics

The Times of Harvey Milk

Posted on January 10, 2009 by James McNally

The Times of Harvey Milk (1984, Director: Rob Epstein): With all the publicity around Milk, Gus Van Sant’s biopic of pioneering gay political figure Harvey Milk, I’d been hearing on good authority that Rob Epstein’s Oscar-winning documentary, now almost 25 … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on September 7, 2008 by James McNally

Hunger (2008, Director: Steve McQueen): I’ve been finding it very hard to formulate my thoughts on this film, but as I said to my wife as we walked out of the screening last night, I’d be very surprised if anything … Continue reading →

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Examined Life

Posted on September 1, 2008 by James McNally

Examined Life (2008, Director: Astra Taylor): This documentary takes philosophy to the streets as filmmaker Astra Taylor conducts interviews with nine prominent thinkers in decidedly non-academic settings. Most entertaining is Cornel West, perhaps America’s best-known public intellectual, who rhapsodizes about … Continue reading →

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The Singing Revolution

Posted on April 6, 2008 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: I have to make particular mention of the film’s excellent and comprehensive web site. The directors have done a great job using the web to generate interest and obtain screening dates in cities across North America. As a … Continue reading →

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Season One on DVD

Posted on December 7, 2007 by James McNally

This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Season One: The good folks at Koch Canada sent me the newly-released first season of Canada’s greatest political satire this week. This Hour Has 22 Minutes began broadcasting way way back in 1993 when Kim … Continue reading →

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