Italian and Italian-language Films
The Goddess of Fortune: how the passage of time and random events change people and relationships
Ferzan Özpetek, “The Goddess of Fortune / La Dea Fortuna” (2019) On the surface, this
The Plot to Destroy Syria: a good overview of the agendas aiming at Syria’s collapse and extinction
Carlton Meyer, “The Plot to Destroy Syria” (Tales of the American Empire, 2 October 2020)
Hillary (Episode 3: The Hardest Decision): more fawning over a despicable subject
Nanette Burstein, “Hillary (Episode 3: The Hardest Decision)” (2020) Purporting to show how Hillary Rodham
Hillary (Episode 2: Becoming a Lady): on the road to smug notoriety
Nanette Burstein, “Hillary (Episode 2: Becoming a Lady)” (2020) This episode continues to cover Hillary
China Will Not Invade Taiwan: why does the West insist otherwise?
Carlton Meyer, “China Will Not Invade Taiwan” (Tales of the American Empire, 18 September 2020)
Hillary (Episode 1: The Golden Girl): early years of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s life receive glowing treatment
Nannette Burstein, “Hillary (Episode 1: The Golden Girl)” (2020) Ostensibly a four-part series on the
The Strange Tale of the SS Mayaguez: an example of US military arrogance and bungling resulting in needless tragedy
Carlton Meyer, “The Strange Tale of the SS Mayaguez” (Tales of the American Empire, 4
The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 4): manipulative propaganda posing as maudlin soap opera
Saul Dibb, “The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 4)” (2020) The tedium finally comes to an end
The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 3): more overwrought schlock drama
Saul Dibb, “The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 3)” (2020) In this episode, Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey
The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 2): cheap TV drama populated by cast of cardboard stereotypes
Saul Dibb, “The Salisbury Poisonings (Part 2)” (2020) Part 2 of this dreary mini-series purporting