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Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball
entertainment5 days ago

Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball

Tony Gilroy’s THR interview explains why Andor’s promotion avoided the word fascism, arguing the show draws on historical models of authoritarianism rather than prophecy; he links Ghorman-era tropes to current U.S. politics, discusses attempts to curb elections amid a hostile narrative, and warns about AI eroding truth, while also weighing Lucasfilm leadership shifts and his Behemoth! project and what it took to tell Andor at scale.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andor#entertainment#fascism
Berlin's Berlinale: Celebrities Dodge Politics, Sparking Debate
entertainment10 days ago

Berlin's Berlinale: Celebrities Dodge Politics, Sparking Debate

At the 2026 Berlinale, the storytelling around politics has taken center stage as many attendees and organizers avoid political commentary on issues like Gaza and fascism; Wim Wenders urged staying out of politics, Arundhati Roy pulled out in protest, and press conferences became a battleground over whether artists should speak up, with a few voices like Rupert Grint criticizing fascism while others remain quiet, prompting ongoing debate about the artist’s duty in political discourse.

via Variety|
#berlin-film-festival#berlinale#celebrities
Morello’s Judas Priest Doc Turns Metal Into a Battle Against Fascism
film10 days ago

Morello’s Judas Priest Doc Turns Metal Into a Battle Against Fascism

Tom Morello discusses co-directing The Ballad of Judas Priest at the Berlin Film Festival, describing the documentary as a deep dive into Judas Priest’s origins, Rob Halford’s life as a closeted gay man, and the culture wars surrounding the Satanic Panic-era trial, framing the film as a model for using music to confront and resist fascism today.

via Variety|
#ballad-of-judas-priest#berlinale#fascism
Rupert Grint: I'll Speak Out Against Fascism When the Moment Is Right
entertainment11 days ago

Rupert Grint: I'll Speak Out Against Fascism When the Moment Is Right

At Berlinale press conference for the Finnish horror Nightborn, Rupert Grint says he’s against fascism and will speak out when the moment is right, while noting the festival’s politics discussions and his past remarks on J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views. The film Nightborn has its world premiere, and Grint also reflected on HBO’s Harry Potter TV series and how the younger cast’s experience may differ from his own.

via Variety|
#berlin-film-festival#entertainment#fascism
From a Minneapolis Killing to a White House Premiere: Trump’s Security State Unfolds
politics27 days ago

From a Minneapolis Killing to a White House Premiere: Trump’s Security State Unfolds

The piece argues that the Trump era has escalated into a brutal, theater-like security state: after videos show ICE killing Alex Pretti, Trump and aides push false narratives of terrorism to justify force, while ICE leadership is depicted as performative and propagandistic with limited real results. The narrative ties this pattern to rising authoritarianism, culminating in a White House private screening of a Melania Trump documentary amid the day’s killings and broader political theatrics that blur policy with spectacle.

via The Guardian|
#fascism#ice#melania
Two tipping points reshape America: fascism fears and a surge of solidarity
politics29 days ago

Two tipping points reshape America: fascism fears and a surge of solidarity

Robert Reich argues America is at two tipping points: a slide toward a Trump-era fascist police state—exemplified by aggressive federal agents, lies, and expanded state power—and a parallel rise in nationwide solidarity, as communities organize mutual aid, monitor authorities, and defend democratic norms. While some Republicans are leaving the party, Reich sees the second tipping point as a potential counterweight that could outlast the authoritarian turn and push America toward governance by the people.

via The Guardian|
#fascism#immigration#minneapolis
Trump’s Greenland gambit echoes Nazi-era playbook, sparking alarm
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Greenland gambit echoes Nazi-era playbook, sparking alarm

Will Saletan argues that Trump’s Davos pitch to acquire Greenland channels Adolf Hitler’s 1938 Sudetenland appeal, using a security threat and a claim to ‘title and ownership’ to justify aggression, though noting Trump is not Hitler. The piece warns Trump is adopting fascist-style tactics—sidelining Congress, targeting critics, hinting at dictatorship, and stoking anti-immigrant sentiment—raising alarms about democracy and European security. It highlights the Greenland rhetoric as part of a broader pattern of nationalist demagoguery and cautions against normalizing such language.

via The Bulwark|
#davos#fascism#greenland
politics1 month ago

Times Frames Trump's Return as Fascist-leaning, Citing Autocratic Trajectories

The article reports that The New York Times argues Trump fits fascist criteria, pointing to actions like bypassing constitutional norms, aggressive foreign moves (e.g., reportedly pressuring Venezuela’s oil reserves) and flirting with seizing other territories, signaling a drift toward autocracy. It notes ongoing debate but emphasizes that the key issue is recognizing the trajectory toward authoritarianism rather than labeling him with a fixed term, and it frames the development as a threat to American democracy ahead of midterm elections.

via The Root|
#autocracy#democracy#fascism