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Movie Review: The Candidate

A defining movie for Americans?

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Americans, on the whole, just don’t get it. .

Libertarians Say Pornography trial violates Constitution

"Apparently President Obama's Justice Department is no different than former President Bush's when it comes to prosecuting speech. Obama has sustained the 'Obscene Prosecution Task Force,' which was created by the Bush Administration in 2005." - Libertarian National Committee Chairman Mark Hinkle

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The federal trial of pornographer John Stagliano began last week. Libertarian National Committee Chairman Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today:

"The Obama Administration's prosecution of John Stagliano is a travesty.

Spin: The Media`s Crocodile Death Roll

As with a crocodile attack, the best hope for survival is to get out of the spin before you drown and get onto firm ground.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Crocodiles kill their prey by dragging them into the water and drowning them as they eat. When crocodiles twist their powerful bodies in order to rip off chunks of flesh and limbs, this is called the Death Roll.

Experts say that the best hope of surviving a crocodile attack is to remain on land, where the beast tires more easily, and cannot take advantage of its ability to hold its breath longer than its prey.

The A-Team`s Message of Non-Violent Resistance

Oddly enough, this mix of fantasy violence and subversive anti-military themes is being actively marketed by Fox to the evangelical Christian right.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A movie like the A-Team raises some interesting questions and is ultimately a fascinating snapshot of a certain segment of American culture.

The most obvious question that movies like the A-Team raise regards the taste and propriety of creating fantasy depictions of war, targeted and marketed to children, that are set in current war zones where they may soon find themselves.

Multiple Deaths in Porn Industry in One Day Underscore Need to Enforce Obscenity Laws

A briefing for Members of Congress and their staffs featuring recognized experts and the personal experience of a former porn star

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On June 3, two porn performers in separate incidents, were involved in heinous murder/suicides, illustrating a little known dark side behind the fantasy of adult hardcore pornography.

Former porn actress Shelley Lubben will discuss this reality at a timely briefing, "Pornography Harms: What Congress can do to Enforce Existing Laws" at the United States Capitol Visitors Center ~ HVC-201 at 11 a.m., June 15.

Makers of 9/11 Documentary `Loose Change` Fight Back During ABC News Interview

The makers of the documentary that the U.S. government doesn't want you to see perceive a setup with ABC News, and they have their own questions...

(SALEM, Ore.) - I have never met the producers of the documentary "Loose Change", but I would call their movie the definitive program detailing the problems behind the official story of the events of September 11th 2001.

I have been watching it for years, from the earliest edition, to the latest, which is finely polished and the product of even more time, research and investment.

Actor Andrew `Boner` Koenig Missing Since Valentine`s Day Found Dead

The 41-year old actor was best known for his role in the hit 1980’s TV series “Growing Pains,” playing Mike Seaver's (Kirk Cameron) sidekick, Richard “Boner” Stabone.

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) - Andrew Koenig, actor, director, activist, passed away this month in Vancouver, B.C. after a long battle with depression.

Mariah Carey`s Slurs Cause a Stir During Award Acceptance Speech

And why should it matter if Mariah had a little too much champagne?

(SALEM, Ore.) - A recent award acceptance speech by pop queen turned actress Mariah Carey, might be the most memorable aspect of a recent Palm Springs film festival.

The performer might have been a little tipsy when she was escorted onto the stage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It made for a humorous moment that was the first thing to hit YouTube, as Sean Penn predicted later that evening from the stage.

2010 Mid-Valley Video Festival Call for Entries Deadline Approaching

Mid-Valley Video Festival is organized to educate, promote and network filmmakers and has exhibited more than 400 local, national and international films.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The 7th Mid-Valley Video Festival call for entries continues until Friday, January 8th, 2010. Anyone can submit their film under the categories of narrative fiction/nonfiction, documentary, music video, animation or everything else.

Entries will be professionally judged on creative and technical merits and prizes will be awarded for the best film in each category. All accepted entries will be shown at the festival.

Garbage, The Revolution Starts At Home

A feature documentary about how the family household has become one of the most ferocious environmental predators of our time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Concerned for the future of his new baby boy Sebastian, writer director Andrew Nisker takes an average urban family, the McDonalds, and asks them to keep every scrap of garbage that they create for three months.

He then takes them on a journey to find out where it all goes and what it’s doing to the world.