Stories by Noy Thrupkaew

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Working With the Victims in the Complex Struggle to Fight Sex Trafficking

Posted on Oct 13, 2009, Source: The Nation

The Philippines suffers from a significant problem with child sex exploitation, but it also provides more fertile ground for US work on anti-trafficking.

The Joke's On Us

Posted on Dec 3, 2005, Source: The American Prospect

Full of uncomfortable truths about American racism, Sarah Silverman's Jesus is Magic would benefit from a bit more structure and a bit less of a 'bigot, doodie, fuck spree.'

The Strongman's Story

Posted on Oct 21, 2005, Source: The American Prospect

A new documentary about Peru's former leader Alberto Fujimori may ping American viewers with uncomfortable similarities to our own war on terrorism.

The Not-So-Happy Meal

Posted on Jun 28, 2005, Source: The American Prospect

A new documentary about a 10-year legal battle against McDonald's is full of drama, big butts, and heroism.

Behind Closed Doors

Posted on Apr 29, 2005, Source: Nerve.com

Comic artist Marjane Satrapi reveals what Iranian women talk about when they're alone.

Seeing Is Believing

Posted on Apr 22, 2005, Source: AlterNet

As a new documentary shows, at Enron, perception was reality. And through the lens of free-market capitalism and deregulation, with the help of multiple shady plots, all that could be seen was piles and piles of money.

Veil of Tears

Posted on Nov 16, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

A documentary by and about Afghan women pulls its punches.

Jacques and Me

Posted on Oct 20, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

She once Derrida'd everything. Then scorned the philosopher. Here, she deconstructs her love-hate relationship.

Texas Film-School Massacre

Posted on Sep 22, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Michael Moore-bashing, conspiracy theories, and more at the first conservative film festival.

Cinema Paradise

Posted on Sep 17, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Two new Asian films – 'Hero' and 'Last Life in the Universe' – are visually stunning. But only one makes you fall in love.

The Mark of Rove

Posted on Aug 26, 2004, Source: AlterNet

A new film tracks the backroom machinations of Bush advisor Karl Rove: puppetmaster, Svengali, man behind the curtain.

Victoria's Secrets

Posted on Aug 11, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

The daughter of Mafia boss John Gotti bares all in a new reality series – and she's every bit as deliciously trashy, immature, and colorful as expected.

Howard's Beginnings

Posted on Jul 27, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

A new documentary about the life of historian Howard Zinn shows why he's adored by Matt Damon and millions more.

Found in Translation

Posted on Jul 8, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Too frightened to face an Asian Film Fest's standard horror fare, your not-so-intrepid reviewer uncovers some emotionally and intellectually rich gems.

Get Over Yourselves

Posted on Jun 25, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Here's a little constructive criticism for two liberal icons: Margaret Cho, be more funny; Tom Hanks, loosen up.

Monsters Inc.

Posted on Jun 8, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Agent Orange, Kathie Lee sweatshops, and an eco-friendly CEO: You'll find it all in 'The Corporation.'

Bringin' Down the House

Posted on May 24, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

A Baptist preacher fights swearing, idleness, and floozying on reality TV -- and points up a few things about nation building along the way.

Immigrant Song

Posted on Apr 9, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

A new documentary largely succeeds at presenting its subjects in a fresh light -- and refuting conservative dogma in the process.

Director's Cut

Posted on Feb 12, 2004, Source: The American Prospect

Robert Altman's Tanner '88, a recycled documentary miniseries covering a fictional presidential campaign, is shrewd, manufactured, and surprisingly timely.

Daughters of the Revolution

Posted on Oct 12, 2003, Source: The American Prospect

Today's young women have profited from feminism, but will they defend it?

Soderbergh's Kapitol

Posted on Sep 17, 2003, Source: TomPaine.com

For a series aimed at exposing a secret world, flirting with truth and fiction, HBO's K Street -- produced by Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney -- reveals very little.

The New Gay Minstrels

Posted on Aug 8, 2003, Source: The American Prospect

Bravo's two gay-themed shows play gay men as entertainment for straight folks -- but one of them offers a glimpse of a better world.

A Cut Below

Posted on Aug 1, 2003, Source: The American Prospect

FX's new plastic-surgery drama, 'Nip/Tuck,' needs to go deeper.

Images of a Revolutionary Childhood

Posted on Jun 24, 2003, Source: The American Prospect

A young Iranian comic-book novelist is capturing the essence of the Islamic revolution that promised hope but delivered tyranny.

Fox's Fractured Fairy Tale

Posted on Jan 14, 2003, Source: The American Prospect

Fox's new reality show, "Joe Millionaire," degrades women – and men.

What Do Afghan Women Want?

Posted on Aug 29, 2002, Source: The American Prospect

A dramatic and militant Afghan feminist group has captured the West's imagination. But does it offer what the women of a shattered society need most?

The Multicultural Mysteries of Vin Diesel

Posted on Aug 16, 2002, Source: AlterNet

This summer's breakout action movie star is being marketed as Hollywood's new superhero -- a self-made man unconfined by racial categories.

The God of Literary Trends

Posted on Jun 24, 2002, Source: AlterNet

Wanted: South Asian beauties to pen delicious tales of kitchen squabbles and sparkly saris, imbued with quirky, food-based exoticism.
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