How does a 61-year-old former pot dealer named “Texas” end up filming videos in front of Z-marked tanks on the Russian side of the frontline in Donbas?
Russell “Texas” Bentley has gone viral this week with a YouTube video in which he wears a black leather jacket and a revolutionary’s army-green cap. “This is Tejas on the frontline with the De-Nazifiers and the Liberators of Ukraine,” he twangs with all the camp of a Tarantino character. “These guys are tough. These guys are ready. And there’s plenty of ‘em,...
Russell “Texas” Bentley has gone viral this week with a YouTube video in which he wears a black leather jacket and a revolutionary’s army-green cap. “This is Tejas on the frontline with the De-Nazifiers and the Liberators of Ukraine,” he twangs with all the camp of a Tarantino character. “These guys are tough. These guys are ready. And there’s plenty of ‘em,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
"Something began on that day that cannot be reversed." Area 23a + Iambic Dream Films have released the official US trailer for an indie documentary film titled We Are Many, made by Iranian filmmaker Amir Amirani. This originally premiered way back in 2014 at the Sheffield DocFest, and while it did open in the UK, it has never been released in the US. Perhaps because it talks about a big movement and demonstration against the war in Iraq, which has always been a very sore subject for America. The doc film tells the never-before-told story of the biggest demonstration in human history, which took place on February 15, 2003, against the impending war on Iraq. Up to 30 million people, many of whom had never demonstrated before, came out in nearly 800 cities around the world to protest. The film features interviews with Noam Chomsky, Ron Kovic, Medea Benjamin, Bill Fletcher Jr., Mark Rylance, John le Carré,...
- 6/29/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Saudi Arabia once had grand ambitions to become the movie capital of the Middle East, but the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a dark cloud over those dreams. Amid reports that appeared to implicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the assassination, media companies that had rushed to embrace the Saudi leader as a reformer and had touted the potential of his country clammed up.
That dramatic shift in attitude is evident at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. A year ago, Saudi Arabia used the festival to court studios and film financiers. It set up its first national pavilion and trumpeted local rebates to lure Hollywood productions. But there is no Saudi tent on the Croisette this year, the promised incentives have not materialized, and the Khashoggi killing and various Saudi government policies continue to cause widespread revulsion.
“Everybody slowed down when the events around Khashoggi happened,...
That dramatic shift in attitude is evident at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. A year ago, Saudi Arabia used the festival to court studios and film financiers. It set up its first national pavilion and trumpeted local rebates to lure Hollywood productions. But there is no Saudi tent on the Croisette this year, the promised incentives have not materialized, and the Khashoggi killing and various Saudi government policies continue to cause widespread revulsion.
“Everybody slowed down when the events around Khashoggi happened,...
- 5/15/2019
- by Brent Lang and Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
About a dozen CodePink demonstrators showed up today outside Wme’s Beverly Hills offices to protest Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, known as Prince Salman. Wme has been working to finalize a deal whereby the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia will acquire a 5%-10% stake in Endeavor (the holding company for Wme) for roughly $400M.
CodePink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and nonviolent direct action. Its member have been up in arms over the treatment of women in Yemen and the massive humanitarian crisis caused by the government itself. “This is a man who does not allow freedom for women,” said CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans. “He’s a dictator, and he’s bombing Yemen. There is nothing charming about this prince.”
The prince went to Wme following a meeting with Mayor Eric Garcetti to talk about investment in Los Angeles.
CodePink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and nonviolent direct action. Its member have been up in arms over the treatment of women in Yemen and the massive humanitarian crisis caused by the government itself. “This is a man who does not allow freedom for women,” said CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans. “He’s a dictator, and he’s bombing Yemen. There is nothing charming about this prince.”
The prince went to Wme following a meeting with Mayor Eric Garcetti to talk about investment in Los Angeles.
- 4/2/2018
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Mohammed Bin Salman, known as Prince Salman, is coming to Los Angeles next week for a series of meetings with politicians and other movers and shakers, including one with Wme’s Ari Emanuel and producer Brian Grazer who are hosting a dinner for the Saudi dignitary in early April. But not everyone is happy about it and, in fact, there are planned protests to air grievances against the Prince, starting on Monday in front of Wme’s Beverly Hills offices at 9601 Wilshire Blvd. The protest will come before Emanuel meets with the Crown Prince. Wme and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia are closing in on a deal whereby the Pif will acquire a 5% to 10% stake in Endeavor (the holding company for Wme) for roughly $400M.
On April 2nd at 11 Am, CodePink: Women for Peace will be out in force in front of the agency’s building. “We...
On April 2nd at 11 Am, CodePink: Women for Peace will be out in force in front of the agency’s building. “We...
- 3/30/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
Today, President Barack Obama gave a speech at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., in which he defended his use of drones ("These strikes have saved lives") and once again discussed his desire to shut down Guantanamo Bay. He was also heckled by Medea Benjamin, cofounder of Code Pink, an antiwar group. Not to be confused with Madea, the protagonist and sometimes antagonist of most Tyler Perry films. Though they both seem equally likely to cause trouble. "Can you tell the Muslim people their lives are as precious as our lives?" Medea can be heard yelling. Obama seemed momentarily agitated before pausing to listen as Benjamin continued, "I love my country. I love...
- 5/23/2013
- E! Online
Update: A Comedy Central spokesperson has confirmed to The Huffington Post that "this letter was absolutely not written by Jon Stewart."
On Wednesday afternoon, anti-war advocacy group Codepink posted a letter falsely stating that it was written by "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, calling for President Obama to hand over classified documents outlining the administration's drone strike policy.
The full text can be found below.
After explaining that "my friend Medea Benjamin," a cofounder of Codepink, called Stewart to ask for his help, he agreed to pen an open letter to Codepink supporters to explain how they can help encourage Sen. Patrick Leahy, the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to get the drone documents.
While the post is signed "Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show," and no clear indication is given that the letter is anything but authentic, the warning signs that Stewart did not pen the letter are clear.
On Wednesday afternoon, anti-war advocacy group Codepink posted a letter falsely stating that it was written by "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, calling for President Obama to hand over classified documents outlining the administration's drone strike policy.
The full text can be found below.
After explaining that "my friend Medea Benjamin," a cofounder of Codepink, called Stewart to ask for his help, he agreed to pen an open letter to Codepink supporters to explain how they can help encourage Sen. Patrick Leahy, the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to get the drone documents.
While the post is signed "Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show," and no clear indication is given that the letter is anything but authentic, the warning signs that Stewart did not pen the letter are clear.
- 2/27/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
NY Times columnist Paul Krugman observed 9/11 this weekend with a provocative blog post entitled "Years of Shame." In it he calls out "Fake heroes like Bernie Kerik, Rudy Giuliani, and, yes, George W. Bush raced to cash in on the horror," of that day and suggests that the memory of 9/11 has been primarily used as a "wedge issue" for political gain. Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly hosted a heated debate on this column between former Bush administration official Brad Blakeman and Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin.
- 9/12/2011
- by Colby Hall
- Mediaite - TV
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