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The Tea Party takes over?
According to the New York Times, the “Tea Party” activists are actively working to take over the Republican Party at the grassroots level. (…)
Jan 22 screening in Oklahoma City
Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma will host a special screening of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to commemorate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. (…)
Pro-Life groups react as trial set to begin for Scott Roeder
Dr. George Tiller, who was one of only two providers of third-trimester abortions
Scott Roeder, who was seen by eyewitnesses to shoot and kill Dr. (…)
“Tea Party” more popular than Republicans or Democrats
NY Times columnist David Brooks is worried by a recent Wall Street Journal / NBC News Poll which shows the “Tea Party” demonstrators to be more popular than either of the two major political parties. He sees a revolt against “the educated class,” of which he — and his readers — are presumably members. (…)
Thomas Frank: Watch out for GOP Populism
In today’s Wall Street Journal, Thomas Frank profiles Republican House member Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, who’s adopted some fist-shaking anti-big-business rhetoric that would make some lefties weak at the knees. More tellingly, he’s critical of business at a time when Democrats shy from economic populism, perhaps compromised by their role in giving vast handouts to the major banks, insurance and auto companies. (…)
Sarah Palin for Something in 2010
As the year winds down, we students of conservative populism will make one prediction for 2010: we’ll all be hearing a lot more from Sarah Palin. (…)
SF Examiner: An engrossing visit to another world – no 3-D glasses required
In advance of the movie’s San Francisco opening this Friday, the SF Examiner has paved new critical ground by being the first outlet to compare our little movie with James Cameron’s AVATAR:
For an engrossing visit to another world — one that doesn’t involve 3-D glasses and whose name is Wichita — “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” is the film to see this week. (…)
San Francisco engagement – must close Thursday, January 14, 2010
“What’s the Matter with Kansas?” opened on Friday, Jan 1, 2010 for a week-long engagement at the Landmark Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco. (…)
One of the Ten Best Documentaries of 2009
Roger Ebert just named his Ten Best Documentaries of the year, and “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” made the list! Of course all of us who made the movie are thrilled and honored. (His original review is here.) Ebert is quick to note, though, that like a lot of his favorite docs, very few people have seen ours yet:
Some of the best documentaries of 2009 hardly seemed to exist. (…)
Tom Frank to appear as screenings added at Liberty Hall through Dec 30, 2009
Great news! “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” is a hit in Kansas! Who’d a thunk it? Here are updated shows, including another guest appearance:
NEW SHOWTIMES:
Mon December 21-Tue December 22 : 4:40 7:10 9:30
Wed December 23 : NO SHOWS
Thu December 24 : 2:10 4:40
Fri December 25 : THEATER CLOSED-MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sat December 26-Sun December 27 : 2:10 4:40 7:10 9:30
Mon December 28-Wed December 30 : 4:40 7:10 9:30
MUST CLOSE Wed December 30 !! (…)
Larryville.com knows what’s the matter
The Staff of Larryville of Lawrence, KS made it to a recent screening at Liberty Hall, and “armed with popcorn and beer” took a reflective journey into the politics of their home state. We feel that they may have found the heart of the movie, as they conclude:
The character selection in this documentary showed some real genius. As often as one may cringe, there is cheering at the mindsets more similar. Regardless of what one may or may not choose politically, one still has to stand back and admire the conviction. (…)