THE AFFAIR uses graphic scenes of nudity and sex as a means for the show’s characters to communicate what they wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Series writer and creator Sarah Treems explains how these scenes are used to further the story and advance the plot instead of for exploitative purposes, in this short clip from the full length Media Mayhem …
Drone Footage Reveals Chernobyl Remains
Drone footage of Chernobyl has been captured by filmmaker Danny Cooke in the short film, Postcards From Pripyat, Chernobyl. The footage shows the city’s remains since the explosion of the nuclear power plant in 1986 near Pripyat in Ukraine. Many images have surfaced of Pripyat since the disaster, but this footage is the first of its kind. We take a …
Mubarak Cleared of Murder and Corruption Charges
Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak has been cleared of all charges relating to corruption and the killing of demonstrators during the 2011 uprising that resulted in his removal from power. Egyptians have demanded Mubarak be held responsible for his long and repressive rule along with the hundreds of protestors that were killed and see this failure as a striking miscarriage …
Sony Hacked by North Korea Over The Interview?
Sony Pictures may have been hacked by North Korea over the upcoming film The Interview, a comedy about a plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korea is suspected due to their intense criticism of the film. The cyber attack resulted in the leak of unreleased films and a disabling of corporate networks and email. We look at …
CIA Secrets of the Deep State with Peter Dale Scott
<div class=”video-container”></div> The CIA, and deep state government secrets spanning from the Kennedy assassination to 9/11 are explored with Peter Dale Scott. Is the US operating under a suspended constitution? Has Wall Street got complete control of the government? And what role did the CIA and Saudis have in the 9/11 attacks? We look at the hidden truth about …
THE AFFAIR and HOUSE OF CARDS with Writer Sarah Treem
THE AFFAIR, IN TREATMENT and HOUSE OF CARDS writer Sarah Treem shares her insight on two of the most talked about shows on TV. From tackling sex, politics and class, to creating a balance of characters and well-paced storyline, Treem opens up with candor about what she feels are the successful aspects of her work–as well as some of the …
Chinese Tourists Visit Taiwan to See Democracy in Action
<div class=”video-container”></div> Chinese tourists are visiting Taiwan to see the process of a democratic election. Communist China has been suppressing democratic elections after experimenting with the concept in the past and reaching the verdict that it is flawed. Now, local posts are generally elected by the People’s Congress. We look at the example that Taiwan is setting, in this …