Conscience of Congress John Lewis Hopes You’ll ‘Get in the Way’ of Things
Lewis’s lifelong philosophy on civil disobedience is admirable and urgent. Interview with Get in the Way Director, Kathleen Dowdey.
Argun Ulgen
Argun Ulgen is a public interest attorney, and a freelance essayist covering film and culture. In addition to contributing to PopMatters, Argun has also been published at The Rumpus and Salon magazine. Argun resides in New York City and he can be contacted on Twitter @BrookylnCycles, or on his Facebook page Film4Freedom.
‘Akron’: Sometimes the Simpler, the Better
Had Akron went all-in on its simpler, piercingly authentic premise, it could have elevated itself into a truly singular film.
‘I Am Michael’ Reminds Us That Identity Struggle Takes on Many Forms
I Am Michael, while an uneven film, is also an important cinematic work which evokes intelligent discourse and empathy in its exploration of sexual and religious identity issues.
Guilty Pleasure ‘Master’ Falls Just Short of Crime Film Mastery
Master achieves escapist fare early by heaping on layers of vulgar poetry and happily overt symbolism.
‘Goat’ Is a Film for its Time
Goat's universal horror is not its grisly depiction of "hell week" hazing, but the conditions that drive kids into the self-flagellation it requires.
‘Loving’, An Urgent Work of Compelling Quietude
Loving is particularly resonant at a time when many in America may feel as if their own inherent rights are on shaky ground.
America in the Age of Trump: Boycotts, Condonations, and ‘The Divide’
Is AntiBookClub's call to Penguin Random House to drop The Art of the Deal from their catalog an effective form of resistance?
’13th’ Is a Powerful Entreaty for Americans to Get to Work on Fighting Racism
"We have more African Americans under criminal supervision than all the slaves back in the 1850s."
‘Closet Monster’ Is an at Times Brilliant Cinematic Mashup
Closet Monster is a promising yet unevenly told film which fluctuates between stock coming of age fare and emotionally rich, inventive direction.
‘Southside With You’ Is Strong on National Character
The Obama Administration is a testament to rising from progressive grassroots politics to The White House, and a small scale indie is an ideal medium for the Obama family’s origin story.
‘Imperium’ Is a Poignant and Horrifyingly Relevant Work
A taut, incisive look into America's hateful underbelly, guided by an understated performance by Daniel Radcliffe.
Hip-hop, History, Time Travel: ‘Joshy’ Party Talk
Jeff Baena’s mumblecore / dramatic blend is refreshing for those who find the best parts of a party in its quieter, more intimate pockets.