The Rare Use of 'Strange Fruit' in 'The Birth of a Nation' Previews
Billboard
The true story of a poor, largely self-educated Indian genius who crashed the elite world of mathematics. Stars Dev Patel as Srinivasa Ramanujan.
The droll conceit of "Where to Invade Next" is that the Joint Chiefs of Staff “summon” Michael to the Pentagon and deploy him to “invade” countries around the world. But instead of looting them of their natural resources, such as oil, Moore brings their best ideas—including free university education, expanded leisure time, worker representation on boards of directors, school reform, punishment of bankers for recklessly wrecking economies, prison reform, back to the US.
Todd VanDerWerff, culture editor at Vox, helps explain how a bland film could win the prize.
Spread the word