Tony Mckenna
Tony Mckenna is a writer based in the UK. His work has appeared in The Huffington Post, New Statesman, ABC Australia, The United Nations, The Progressive, New Internationalist, Adbusters, In These Times, The Philosopher’s Magazine, New Humanist, Counterpunch, Open Democracy, Znet, Monthly Review, and Marx and Philosophy Review of Books, among others. His short stories have appeared in The Ranfurly Review and The Penniless Press. @MckennaTony
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, October 12, 2014 18:58 - 1 Comment
Arts & Culture">Incorrigible Idealist vs. Impenetrable Darkness: The suspect politics of ‘The Honourable Woman’ Arts & Culture
Heralded as a critical and popular success, the BBC TV series 'The Honourable Woman' has been particularly praised for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of the moral complexities of life in the occupied Palestinian territories. However, such recognition is largely misplaced, warns Tony McKenna.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Monday, April 7, 2014 0:00 - 5 Comments
Arts & Culture">A Mirror into our World: The radical politics of ‘Game of Thrones’ Arts & Culture
In the lead-up to the premiere tonight of the fourth season of 'Game of Thrones', Tony McKenna argues for a radical political interpretation of the international hit series.
Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, November 24, 2012 0:00 - 3 Comments
Film">Skyfall: A Bond Out of Time Film
Amidst the critical accolades and commercial success, Skyfall, the latest and most successful instalment of the James Bond franchise, unintentionally exposes the political contradictions of a changing era, argues Tony McKenna.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, September 3, 2012 22:19 - 5 Comments
Comment">The criminalisation of squatting is a deeply political act Comment
On Saturday, squatting in a residential building in England and Wales became a criminal offence punishable by jail or a fine. Tony McKenna argues this move by the government has nothing to do with upholding the law and everything to do with capitalist ideology.
