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Another Monday, another weighty topic for Jon Stewart and The Daily Show.
After taking on Israel/Palestine and the crisis on the suthern border in recent weeks, Stewart is set to discuss the fragility of America’s democracy with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.
Levitsky is the coauthor (with Daniel Ziblatt) of the New York Times bestselling book “Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn and Forge a Democracy for All.” The book draws parallels between current right-wing actions and policies and the birth of authoritarianism in other countries, urging a citizens’ movement to pressure lawmakers to act before it’s too late.
A month in, Stewart’s return to The Daily Show has continued to be a draw for Comedy Central. Not only are his episodes pulling in strong ratings, but the Tues-Thurs episodes hosted by a roating group of correspondents have also seen nearly 50% growth versus last fall.
After taking on Israel/Palestine and the crisis on the suthern border in recent weeks, Stewart is set to discuss the fragility of America’s democracy with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.
Levitsky is the coauthor (with Daniel Ziblatt) of the New York Times bestselling book “Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn and Forge a Democracy for All.” The book draws parallels between current right-wing actions and policies and the birth of authoritarianism in other countries, urging a citizens’ movement to pressure lawmakers to act before it’s too late.
A month in, Stewart’s return to The Daily Show has continued to be a draw for Comedy Central. Not only are his episodes pulling in strong ratings, but the Tues-Thurs episodes hosted by a roating group of correspondents have also seen nearly 50% growth versus last fall.
- 3/11/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
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Petra Costa’s second feature documentary, “The Edge of Democracy,” tells the story of the rise of democracy following years of military dictatorship in Brazil — and the corruption threatening its very existence. Costa’s story is personal, too, as she chronicles her own coming of age alongside her country’s democracy.
Costa’s parents were revolutionaries who fought against the dictatorship, but other family members benefited from the system of bribes and corruption that have been in place for decades.
“I really had the feeling that I was reaping the fruits of their struggle, of their lifetime work. And that gave me the freedom to do films that are more psychological, more [intimate], more poetic because I felt that work of guaranteeing democracy and fighting against social inequality was done and I took it for granted,” she explained following a screening of the film at the International Documentary Association’s annual screening series in Los Angeles.
Costa’s parents were revolutionaries who fought against the dictatorship, but other family members benefited from the system of bribes and corruption that have been in place for decades.
“I really had the feeling that I was reaping the fruits of their struggle, of their lifetime work. And that gave me the freedom to do films that are more psychological, more [intimate], more poetic because I felt that work of guaranteeing democracy and fighting against social inequality was done and I took it for granted,” she explained following a screening of the film at the International Documentary Association’s annual screening series in Los Angeles.
- 12/9/2019
- by Jean Bentley
- Indiewire
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Barack Obama continues to be America’s pop culture president. On Friday, Obama shared his list of his 15 favorite movies of 2018, which featured nine directors who are nonwhite.
Those directors include Barry Jenkins (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Bing Liu (“Minding the Gap”) Hirokazu Kore-eda (“Shoplifters”), Lee Chang-dong (“Burning”), Chloé Zhao (“The Rider”), Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Carlos Lopez Estrada (“Blindspotting”), Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) and Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”).
Obama also listed his favorite books and songs of the year.
Also Read: Michelle Obama Ends Hillary Clinton's 17-Year Run as Most Admired Woman in Us
“As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite tradition of mine and sharing my year-end lists. It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama wrote on Instagram.
Obama also shouted out his wife Michelle’s new biography,...
Those directors include Barry Jenkins (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Bing Liu (“Minding the Gap”) Hirokazu Kore-eda (“Shoplifters”), Lee Chang-dong (“Burning”), Chloé Zhao (“The Rider”), Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”), Carlos Lopez Estrada (“Blindspotting”), Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”) and Spike Lee (“BlacKkKlansman”).
Obama also listed his favorite books and songs of the year.
Also Read: Michelle Obama Ends Hillary Clinton's 17-Year Run as Most Admired Woman in Us
“As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite tradition of mine and sharing my year-end lists. It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama wrote on Instagram.
Obama also shouted out his wife Michelle’s new biography,...
- 12/28/2018
- by Omar Sanchez
- The Wrap
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Former President Barack Obama has released his annual year-end list of favorites films, books, and music, a tradition he started while in the office.
Among the favorite movies of 2018, Obama listed award faviorites and Oscar Best Picture hopefuls Black Panther, Roma, and Eighth Grade.
Foreign films such as the Lee Chang-dong-directed adapation Burning and Golden Globe nominated Japanese drama Shoplifters were also a favorite for the 44th U.S. President, along with skateboarding documentary Minding the Gap and Mister Rogers doc Won’t You Be My Neighbor.
“As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite tradition of mine and sharing my year-end lists. It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama shared on his Facebook account. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists,...
Among the favorite movies of 2018, Obama listed award faviorites and Oscar Best Picture hopefuls Black Panther, Roma, and Eighth Grade.
Foreign films such as the Lee Chang-dong-directed adapation Burning and Golden Globe nominated Japanese drama Shoplifters were also a favorite for the 44th U.S. President, along with skateboarding documentary Minding the Gap and Mister Rogers doc Won’t You Be My Neighbor.
“As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite tradition of mine and sharing my year-end lists. It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama shared on his Facebook account. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists,...
- 12/28/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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Barack Obama may be a couple of years removed from the Oval Office, but the president ex officio is continuing a tradition he started as commander-in-chief of sharing his year-end list of his favorite movies, music, and books. He did not share his favorite shows and streaming series.
“It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama wrote on social media. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers — some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”
It’s a best-of list that boasts Oscar contenders and box office hits such as “Black Panther,” “Eighth Grade,” and “Roma”; chart-toppers such as Leon Bridges’ “Bad Bad News” and Cardi B’s “I Like It”; and best-sellers such as Michael Ondaatje...
“It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved,” Obama wrote on social media. “It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers — some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”
It’s a best-of list that boasts Oscar contenders and box office hits such as “Black Panther,” “Eighth Grade,” and “Roma”; chart-toppers such as Leon Bridges’ “Bad Bad News” and Cardi B’s “I Like It”; and best-sellers such as Michael Ondaatje...
- 12/28/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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