politics

BILLIONS (S5E2) "The Chris Rock Test": What Kind Of Monster Are You?
BILLIONS (S5E2) “The Chris Rock Test”: What Kind Of Monster Are You?

Much like last week’s episode of Billions, ‘The Chris Rock Test’ is a solid episode that moves fast and sets the season’s overarching story in motion.

BILLIONS (S5E1) "The New Decas": It's All Business As Usual
BILLIONS (S5E1) “The New Decas”: It’s All Business As Usual

This formula is exactly why even after four brilliant seasons, Billions still manages to keep things fresh and surprising.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 6”: A Perfect Ending to a Perfect Series
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 6”: A Perfect Ending To A Perfect Series

Rarely has the word “perfect” been more appropriately used than in describing David Simon and Ed Burns’ brilliant The Plot Against America.

HOW FAR IS HOME: Welcoming School In An Unwelcoming Country
HOW FAR IS HOME: Welcoming School In An Unwelcoming Country

How Far Is Home is a well-made documentary short film with good food for thought that doesn’t quite stick the landing.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 5”: Real Heroes, Real Villains
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 5”: Real Heroes, Real Villains

In the penultimate episode of The Plot Against America, David Simon and Ed Burns continue to display their mastery of film craft, leaving no stone unturned, and no character blameless.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 4”: The Judgment Of History
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 4”: The Judgment Of History

In Part 4 of The Plot Against America, confusion and conflict borne of misinformation drive wedges between friends and family, while the war rages on in Europe.

A Violent System: How Marxism Is Making A Cinematic Comeback
A Violent System: How Marxism Is Making A Cinematic Comeback

There was a seismic shift in the political landscape of the United States in the…

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 3”: A Terrifying New Reality
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 3”: A Terrifying New Reality

The Plot Against America is coming together as one of the most compelling, and critically important, television offerings in recent memory.

"The BBC Approached Me And I Refused Right Away": Interview With Mohammed Naqvi, Director Of THE ACCUSED: DAMNED OR DEVOTED?
“The BBC Approached Me And I Refused Right Away”: Interview With Mohammed Naqvi, Director Of THE ACCUSED: DAMNED OR DEVOTED?

In this extensive interview, we spoke to Mohammed Naqvi about his riveting documentary The Accused: Damned or Devoted? about the difficulty of gaining access, comparisons between Rizvi and Trump and much more.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 2”: All Roads Lead To Fear
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 2”: All Roads Lead To Fear

In Part 2 of The Plot Against America, David Simon and Ed Burns expertly weave together various character plotlines, all of which come to a head on the night of the Presidential Election.

THE ACCUSED: DAMNED OR DEVOTED?: Risky Doc Examines Pakistan's Blasphemy Law
THE ACCUSED: DAMNED OR DEVOTED?: Risky Doc Examines Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law

Continuing to earn remarkable access and focus on taboo topics, in The Accused: Damned or Devoted? Naqvi turns his lens to Pakistan’s blasphemy law.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA "Part 1": A Familiar Beginning
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 1”: A Familiar Beginning

The Plot Against America “Part 1” is a textbook example of perfection in building a narrative foundation.

HILLARY Docuseries: What It Means To Be A Woman In Politics
HILLARY Docuseries: What It Means To Be A Woman In Politics

Through her creative direction, Nanette Burstein is able to tell Hillary Clinton’s story, the story of an insane campaign, and the story of women in politics.

RUN THIS TOWN: Doesn’t Know What Direction It Wants to Run
RUN THIS TOWN: Doesn’t Know What Direction It Wants to Run

Suffering from poor editing and poor character development, Run This Town seems fated to become lost in a sea of releases.

THE MISOGYNISTS: Making Sense Of The Mess We're In
THE MISOGYNISTS: Making Sense Of The Mess We’re In

In spite of some of its trip-ups, it’s hard to find something so genuine in its portrayal of the prevalent anger and worry of these times.