India Shining?: America’s Indian Moment

By Derik Smith

Perhaps Slumdog Millionaire is an elaborate, cinematic version of Bobby Jindal. Perhaps Western audiences have so deeply appreciated Boyle's film because it subtly reiterates a symbolic order that is as familiar as colonial conquest. [13 April 2009]

The PopMatters ‘Short Ends & Leader’ Spring Film Preview

By Bill Gibron

In order to separate the worthy from the worthless, PopMatters' "Short Ends & Leader" editor is highlighting 10 new films he's looking forward to this spring. [2 March 2007]

Slumdog Millionaire: All Eyes East

By Chris Barsanti

Slumdog Millionaire's Golden Globe win for Best Motion Picture/Drama is like a flare warning Hollywood about its future in cinema. [16 January 2009]

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Slumdog Millionaire

By Cynthia Fuchs

In Slumdog Millionaire's riotous, luscious fantasy, Jamal responds to an astonishing series of game show questions -- each speaking directly and surreally to his own life experiences. [12 November 2008]

Sunshine (2007)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The notion of loss pervades Sunshine, even as calculations of self are increasingly complex. [20 July 2007]

Millions (2004)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Millions sustains a vibrantly colored, enjoyably lively view, fantastic to reflect Damian's perspective, literally short and practically limited. [23 November 2005]

Millions (2004)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Millions manages a sophisticated breakdown of global economies and national identity, filtered through a child's brilliantly naïve perspective. [11 March 2005]

28 Days Later (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

In time for Halloween, Fox has released the DVD of 28 Days Later, a frankly brilliant and scary scary movie. [21 October 2003]

28 Days Later (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Restless, irksome, strange: there's not much downtime in Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. [26 June 2003]

The Beach (2000)

By Todd R. Ramlow

Leo's much anticipated follow up to the record smashing Titanic has finally arrived, and it is, perhaps not so surprisingly, considering the hype to be lived up to -- an unmitigated flop. [1 January 1995]

The Beach (2000)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Short Ends and Leader: Blaxploitation & ‘Slumdogs Can’t Have Dignity’ - A Critical Response to Indian Media Coverage

Unlike comic book superheroes, Slumdog hit a bit closer under our bellies with our eyes wide shut. Yet, now that “we” have had our eyes opened, will “we” place Third World poverty into another, more entertaining box? [25 February 2009]

Short Ends and Leader: Dickens - Bollywood Style: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Short Ends and Leader: ‘Slumdog’ Sizzles as One of Year’s Very Best

Short Ends and Leader: Boyle-ing Over

‘Slumdog’ popularity shines spotlight on Indian designers, fashions [13 March 2009]

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ leads the best picture pack [19 February 2009]

Truth, fiction face off — and ‘Slumdog’ will likely take the lead [18 February 2009]

Which road will Oscar take? ‘Benjamin Button,’ ‘Slumdog’ travel on two distinct paths [16 February 2009]

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ director is both the underdog and Oscar favorite [5 February 2009]

Can ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ bank on a best song Oscar? [2 February 2009]

Oscars ignore ‘The Dark Knight,’ except for Ledger nomination [23 January 2009]

Little movie turned big awards contender has its own rags-to-riches story [12 January 2009]

Mumbai terrorism puts focus on ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ [4 December 2008]

‘Slumdog’ director Danny Boyle prefers the underdogs [20 November 2008]

British director gets around to making his own sci-fi adventure [30 July 2007]

‘Sunshine’ star Michelle Yeoh hits the heights [26 July 2007]