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racism and the economic crisis

For The Old Mole February 9, 2009. Racism is arguably both a cause and a consequence of the current economic crisis. Joe Sims, writing in the Black Commentator, notes that there are many explanations for the present disaster, including “'financialization' or the capit... Read more

Playlist for The Long & Dusty Road 12.31.08

Happy New Year Blues (Blind Lemon Jefferson) God Don't Like It (The Tallboys) In The Middle Of Nowhere (The Meat Purveyors) Jolie Joues Roses (Austin Pitre and His Evangeline Playboys) Grapes Will Turn To Wine (Mighty Ghosts of Heaven) Here We Come A-Wassailing (The Watersons)... Read more

Review of All Good Things, now open

All Good Things Director: Andrew Jarecki With: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Phillip Baker Hall Based on the true story of a notorious unsolved murder in New York, and fictionalized by a director who knows about family dysfunction (see Jarecki’s Capturing t... Read more

Brad Smith WebVisions & Bradley Manning Audio from Hearing (the guardian)

Interview with Brad Smith from WebVisions Eventhttp://www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/ Audio (unconfirmed but listen for yourself) of Bradley Manning speaking at his court-martial hearing on what he did and why he did it. Compelling! Listen for yourself.https://pressf... Read more

Loony animated film "A Town Called Panic" now at the Hollywood

A Town Called Panic (France, Animated 2009)Directors: Stephane Aubier, Vincent PatarVery odd and entertaining animation from France. Crudely, but artfully, done using toy figures. A loony plot about a cowboy and Indian who live with a horse and want to build him a barb... Read more

The Oil Hemorrhage in the Progressive Narrative

The Oil Hemorrhage in the Progressive Narrative Old Mole Variety Hour, June 7, 2010 The gulf oil disaster – which should be called a “hemorrhage”, not a “spill” – ought to repeal faith in the wisdom of unregulated markets. Like the financial crisis that has d... Read more

Movie Talk: DVD Review, Two by Michael Powell

We've discussed Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger many times on Movie Talk so it is a delight to announce that two of Powells' most difficult-to-see films have finally made their way onto DVD. The Michael Powell Double Feature gathers together Powell's last financi... Read more

La Confessional for February 5, 2011

What fun we have on last programa, with'a so many talented callers (mostly) sharing they thoughts with'a you dearest listeners. Confessional02052011M by contessa Is complex world we living in, and is sometimes hard to find our way. La Confessional is'a you opportuni... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library July 22, 2013

House, GriffinBallsEveningRegular RockRusty TruckKicker TownSelf ReleasedRegular RockMuttsObject PermanenceMile Too FarRegular RockFugitives, TheBigger Than LuckLight OrganRegular RockCastro, KristenThe Heart PaletteSelf ReleasedRegular RockAsheRadio IslandFrench BroadR... Read more

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, at Cinema 21

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (Documentary 2009) Directors: Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith This is a very important movie. At the very least, it reminds us of what true heroism looks like, but it is also involving as a story, ... Read more