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Arts & Culture, Cartoons, Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:48 - 3 Comments
Film">Review | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Nihilism and Mansplaining Film
'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', the hotly-anticipated on-screen reunion of DC's 'Big Three', is a dark vision of nihilism, hopelessness and mansplaining, argues Neal Curtis in his review.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Tuesday, March 29, 2016 15:30 - 1 Comment
Special Report">From Women Refugees to International Students: The State’s War on Migrants Special Report
In the general context of structural racism facing Black, Muslim, and other oppressed communities, the UK state’s war on migrants is playing an increasingly central role. But in the face of these attacks, argues Malia Bouatia, we are also witnessing a growing amount of resistance.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:06 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Augusto Boal: Theatre of the Oppressed An A to Z of Theory
In the second essay of his series on Augusto Boal, the Brazilian playwright, director and political activist, Andrew Robinson explores Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. He examines the classic forms of Boal's work, its key methods, and the centrality of concepts such as oppression and bodily alienation.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Friday, March 25, 2016 16:38 - 2 Comments
Analysis">Their Violence, Our Values: A History of European Responses to Political Dissent Analysis
European responses to political dissent, from Enlightenment radicals to anti-colonial movements, have always been framed in ideological terms - invoking a threat to our identity and values - rather than socio-political ones. In the wake of the Brussels attacks, Asim Qureshi warns against basing our responses on a politics of fear.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, March 22, 2016 16:53 - 18 Comments
Comment">The Brussels Attacks: Our pain and rage are immense, but we need reason and understanding more than ever Comment
Frank Barat reflects on today's attacks on his city, and argues that only more understanding can defeat terrorism and its root causes.
Books, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:27 - 0 Comments
Books">Review | ‘Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War’ Books
Robin Yassin-Kassab and Leila Al-Shami's new book is a timely and searing account of Syria's recent history and the people who shaped it, argues Wassim Al-Adel.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, February 19, 2016 0:29 - 0 Comments
Comment">The Government’s Attack on Ethical Boycotts Is an Attack on Democracy Comment
The British government's latest initiative, which could ban local councils, public bodies and student unions across England from boycotting or disinvesting in unethical companies, flies in the face of its rhetoric in support for devolution and local decision-making, argues Andrew Smith.
Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Friday, February 12, 2016 18:43 - 1 Comment
Film">Review | The Big Short: Laughter in the Dark Film
In his review of "The Big Short", Adam McKay's big-screen adaptation of Michael Lewis's best-selling account of the 2007/2008 subprime collapse, Matt Carr finds a dark comedy of errors, stupidity and greed that should be "essential viewing for anyone who wants to get an idea of the mess we're in".
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, January 28, 2016 11:52 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Augusto Boal: Aesthetics and Human Becoming An A to Z of Theory
The Brazilian playwright, director and political activist Augusto Boal is credited with formulating one of the most radical forms of theatre ever devised, the Theatre of the Oppressed. In the first of a seven-part series of essays, Andrew Robinson surveys Boal's view of the central role of art in human life.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, January 26, 2016 16:29 - 7 Comments
Comment">Education as Resistance: Western Sahara’s Rising Generation Comment
As Western Sahara enters its fifth decade under occupation, Agaila Abba reports on the role of education as a major front of resistance in the Saharawi national struggle.
