-
Archives
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
-
Meta
Category Archives: movies
Podcast #103 – Freethought and Pornography
We interview David Bertolino, writer and producer of The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new off-Broadway play now showing at NYC’s Bleecker Street Theater. The 1972 film Deep Throat was not only a cultural milestone for American culture; it was … Continue reading
Posted in arts, civil rights, history, interviews, movies, podcast
Tagged bleecker street theater, david bertolino, deep throat, deep throat sex scandal, harry reems, linda lovelace, porn, porno, pornography
2 Comments
Agora on DVD
If you didn’t catch the film Agora when it was in limited release earlier this year, you aren’t alone. This sword-and-sandals-epic-with-a-twist is a dramatization of the life (and untimely death) of late-Roman-era scientist and academic Hypatia (played by Rachel Weisz). … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, history, movies, religion
Tagged agora, alexandria, hypatia, rachel weisz
1 Comment
The Deep Throat Sex Scandal
If you’re within striking distance of New York City over the next few weeks, you might want to check out the new play The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, an off-Broadway production that explores the behind-the-scenes story of the most infamous … Continue reading
Posted in arts, civil rights, history, movies, women's rights
Tagged deep throat, pornography
Leave a comment
Atlas Shrugged: The Movie
It looks like a film version of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged will finally be a reality! At least the first 147 of 1000+ pages… Fifty-some-odd years after its publication, Atlas Shrugged is still selling briskly, and is still controversial. Rumors … Continue reading
Freethought Film Festival Foundation now a 501(c)(3)
Freethought Film Festival Foundation is Officially a Public Charity For Immediate Release (Brandon, April 22, 2010) “Promoting reason, critical thinking and freedom of inquiry through the medium of film” This is the mission statement of the Freethought Film Festival Foundation. … Continue reading
Podcast #87 – Natl Day of Prayer Unconstitutional
A judge has ruled the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional, handing Dan Barker’s Freedom from Religion Foundation a victory in its lawsuit against the federal government. President Obama (who participated in the NDP last year) immediately said he would participate … Continue reading
In which we go Hollywood
Sort of. Here’s a sneak peak at “Southern Reason,” a work in progress by aspiring documentarian Andrew Bush. “Southern Reason” is a look at the experience of being an atheist in the American South. David and I were flattered that … Continue reading
Podcast #82 – Creation
Allison’s back–yay! She joins us to discuss the new Charles Darwin bio-pic Creation, starring real-life husband-and-wife Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly as Charles and Emma Darwin. Creation is based on the nonfiction book Annie’s Box (published in the US as … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, books, buddhism, commentary, evolution, movies, news, podcast, religion, science
Tagged annie's box, charles darwin, creation, david mcallister, evolution, jason bourque, jennifer connelly, paul bettany
6 Comments
See “Creation” with American Freethought
The new Charles Darwin bio-pic “Creation” (starring Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly) opens in Atlanta on February 19th. The guys from the American Freethought Podcast (John C. Snider and David Driscoll) would like to invite you to join us on … Continue reading
Podcast #104 – The Tillman Story
We discuss the new documentary The Tillman Story, which exposes the massive cover-up of the death by friendly fire of pro football player-turned soldier Pat Tillman. Was his death a tragic mistake, or the result of a malicious “fragging”? It … Continue reading →