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Closeted gay politicians like you-know-who and hm-hm aren't just personally screwed-up, says filmmaker Kirby Dick. They're hopelessly distorting democracy.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 7, 2009
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An Israeli film explores the ambiguous death of Rachel Corrie, peacenik angel to some and "terrorist-loving swine" to others.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 3, 2009
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To snip or not to snip? That was the question facing new parent Danae Elon, who didn't just wrestle with the controversies of circumcision -- she made a documentary about it.
By Joy Press
April 30, 2009
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Shielding Bush officials from investigation violates clear international law and contradicts what we have demanded of others.
By Glenn Greenwald
April 23, 2009
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Famous animal lover Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, the author of "The Face on Your Plate," talks about why you should consider giving up the burgers -- and the fromage.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
April 18, 2009
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The objections of the CIA are dismissed and the White House has reportedly opted for full disclosure of Bush-era torture documents.
By Glenn Greenwald
April 16, 2009
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A Guantanamo lawyer is blocked from communicating with Obama about his client's torture, and then threatened with prosecution for complaining.
By Glenn Greenwald
April 7, 2009
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As a Salon reporter, Dave Cullen exploded myths about the tragic school shooting, now the subject of his new book. He talks about what the media bungled -- and what still surprises him.
By Joan Walsh
April 6, 2009
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Controversial "Wetlands" author Charlotte Roche talks about bodily functions, shaving pubic hair, and why there are so few euphemisms for female masturbation.
By Nina Power
April 4, 2009
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OK, so the bar is pretty low. But this moving Dominican-American odyssey (from the makers of "Half Nelson") casts new light on the national pastime.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 3, 2009
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The star of "In Treatment" talks about the role of a therapist, the challenge of being a good listener and why everyone needs a good chair.
By Sarah Hepola
April 2, 2009
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As he prepares to return to Iraq, the MTV reality show star discusses how it feels to be redeployed -- and to learn about it on camera.
By Caitlin Shamberg
April 1, 2009
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The actress discusses "Green Porno," the online series in which she has sex (yes, sex) with bugs and barnacles.
By Katie Rolnick
April 1, 2009
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The author of a new book says no, and talks about how a site spawned by an Ayn Rand enthusiast became our most popular encyclopedia.
By Vincent Rossmeier
March 24, 2009
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Director Cary Fukunaga talks about his debut film, "Sin Nombre," a crackling blend of crime thriller and docu-realism that dazzled Sundance audiences.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 19, 2009
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Costa-Gavras talks about "Z," the electrifying Cold War political thriller that unmasked the Greek dictatorship, and shaped movie history.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 13, 2009
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The Hall of Fame baseball writer quickly fires up a blog in the wake of the Rocky Mountain News' demise. "I never felt the Internet was a threat."
By King Kaufman
March 13, 2009
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Ex-pirate lass and Austen heroine Keira Knightley talks about the Dylan Thomas three-way at the heart of her steamy new wartime drama, "The Edge of Love."
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 12, 2009
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Who would dare turn Jewish saints into whores, murderers and false messiahs? Jonathon Keats explains what inspired "The Book of the Unknown," his entrancing new collection of fables.
By Kevin Berger
March 9, 2009
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Alan Moore talks about his career, his favorite characters and his bad influence on the comics world.
By Andrew Firestone
March 5, 2009
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The former Clinton aide and close Lieberman ally defends his critique of primary challenges as a means to keep incumbents accountable.
By Glenn Greenwald
March 3, 2009
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What's behind the latest embrace by the Obama administration of more controversial Bush theories of executive power?
By Glenn Greenwald
February 24, 2009
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Bruce Vilanch, the outrageous gay icon behind the Academy Awards, talks about negotiating with actors, Hugh Jackman and sneaking in fart jokes.
By Caitlin Shamberg
February 21, 2009
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Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi journeyed into the heart of the GOP for her new HBO documentary. She discusses what she found there: Denial, depression and a whole lot of anger.
By Mark Schone
February 16, 2009
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The creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" talks about his new series "Dollhouse," the perils of sex trafficking and life as a cult icon.
By Joy Press
February 11, 2009