Features
Friday, January 8 2010
The Best Independent / International Films of 2009
Looking for something far off the well-beaten mainstream path? Well, step on over to some savory world and outsider independent cinema. It's here where the risks, the experimentation, and the true art lives.
Reviews
Wednesday, January 26 2011
Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star
In Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star, Setara is outspoken and confident, remarkably willing to question sanctions and expectations that she will, in fact, be still.
Monday, April 12 2010
Afghan Star
Havana Marking's profound documentary explains why there is much more at stake than celebrity on Afghan Star.
Thursday, March 18 2010
Afghan Star
The admirers of the TV show Afghan Star are legion (the first season's finale garnered 11 million viewers). They're also easy to spot.
Thursday, June 25 2009
Afghan Star
Afghan Star explores this American Idol-like show's effects on singers, producers, and thrilled fans -- not to mention those who reject it as one more sign of debasing Western influence.
