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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders is a brand-new political documentary on Netflix about the politics of America during the Cold War. Several documentaries about the dreadful period when capitalism and communism were at loggerheads worldwide question a lot of political moves made by the United States of America to safeguard the rich and the powerful, including then-President Ronald Reagan. The documentary reopens the subject of the journalist Daniel Casolaro, who, according to the police and other investigative agencies, committed suicide in 1991 inside the bathroom of his room in the Sheraton hotel in West Virginia.

Daniel Casolaro was a journalist who had developed an interest in writing articles about computer software and other upcoming technologies. This drew him to the Inslaw Inc. case. Inslaw Inc., owned by Bill Hamilton, had developed software named “Promis” for the Department of Justice of the American government. The legal drama was between Bill Hamilton and...

Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI, and sign up for our weekly email newsletter by clicking here.NEWSKillers of the Flower Moon.Amid brewing Cannes selection rumors, a US theatrical release date has been announced for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which is being co-distributed by Apple and Paramount. The film will open in limited release on October 6 before expanding nationwide on October 21. This speaks to Apple’s new strategy to spend $1 billion a year on theatrical releases, geared toward raising its profile in the film industry.Unions representing screenwriters in the US are currently negotiating for better working conditions and equitable wages in a new three-year contract. The New York Times looks at whether or not a strike might be likely after the current agreement expires on May 1.Recommended VIEWINGWe’re thrilled to exclusively premiere Mdff...