It appears that Gangs of New York will finally be released in January. Robert Mcrum has written a good piece for the Observer on the historical background.
Times article on the travails involved in getting Daniel Day Lewis to accept a part in the film.

Another site where you just keep clicking away and random images appear. It's a bit compelling.

Most of the terrorists who flew planes into buildings were Saudi's. Most of the people in Guantanamo Bay are Saudis. There are strong suspicions that Saudis bankroll Al Queda. There are very strong suspicions suspicions that high ranking Saudi officials funded at least 2 of the 9/11 terrorists.
Saudi Arabia still goes in for public beheadings and uses torture as a matter of routine. And these are the good guys?

You wouldn't believe the amount of kudos you get just for making a paper aeroplane that flies well.