Hollywood legend Sydney Pollack dies

"As a filmmaker his movies received 48 Oscar nominations. 12 of his actors were nominated for Oscar performances, including Jane Fonda, Dustin Hoffman, Holly Hunter, Jessica Lange, Paul Newman, Meryl Streep and...

Vietnam War films in spotlight at Berlin festival

Berlin (ANTARA News) - The 58th Berlin Film Festival will screen a retrospective recalling the impact of the Vietnam conflict on US cinema, the organisers said on Monday. Mike Nichols' 1970 anti-war film "Catch-22" and "Coming Home", for which Jane Fonda won an Oscar in 1979,...

BigT’s Roundup - Late Night Edition (9-15-07)

"U.S. elections are around the corner. And there are voters who are not persuaded by the analysis of Ambassador Crocker, or those of American newsmen. And this is of course the final branch of government:...

The Jane Fonda Syndrome

Could Jane Fonda and panic be the reason we are so behind the rest of the world when it comes to nuclear power? And how much has that contributed to Global Warming?"In the movie “The China Syndrome,” Fonda...

Romanian Abortion Film Wins Cannes

The Palme d'Or, Cannes' top prize, has gone to a low-budget film with prickly subject matter, fending off some of the biggest names in the industry. "Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film...

Gathering of Eagles to protect Vietnam Veterans Wall

I wonder if any of these folks might be a patriotic terrorist? Maybe they can even get Lt. Kerry to re-enact his famous medal ribbon-throwing incident?"Leftist activists who march to the Pentagon next month will discover that their path won't be as clear as it has been in...

Tell us again, Jane

"I finally found a link to Jihad Jane Fonda’s over the top remarks regarding the US withdrawal from Vietnam, and the ensuing massacre of South Vietnamese and Cambodians: ( BOR Talking points memo ) "What do you...

Tony Snow: "I Don't Think [Bush] Really Thought A Lot About" Iraq Protest

"From The White House Press Briefing: Q What did the President think of the march on Washington? MR. SNOW: I don't think he really thought a lot about it. Read entire transcript here."

Jihad Jane

"I’m not a frequent viewer of Bill O’Reilly, but his lead-in promo got my attention. A reporter was asking Jihad Jane Fonda about the millions of South Vietnamese and Cambodian deaths at the hands of the Communists after the US withdrawal. True to form, J.J. responded...

Look up the truth about Jane Fonda and her antics during the Vietnam War.

Why do movie stars think their opinions are important?"But Fonda, the 69-year-old actor and activist once dubbed "Hanoi Jane" by critics angered by a 1972 anti-war trip she made to North Vietnam, was the star attraction. She drew parallels with Vietnam, suggesting that once...

National Media Reform in Memphis

The conference on National Media Reform wrapped up after a weekend filled with speakers, and talks directed at the state of the internet & national media as a whole. A few other articles I came across:Missing...

Greenstone Media launches all-women radio talk network

"Greenstone Media, a radio company whose founders include social activist Gloria Steinem and actress Jane Fonda, has launched an all-women, all-talk network across the United States."

Bhangra workout is a sweaty fitness celebration

"Sarina Jain tells her students to pretend they are dancing at her wedding. And as her class steps, claps and sweats to the pulsating sounds of Indian drumbeats, she encourages them to "Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!""

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