A gruesome tale of pain and loss and yet remarkably also an inspiring story of survival and the integrity of the human spirit.
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Movie Review: ‘Creed’ – This ‘Rocky’ Sequel Will Make You a Believer
Go see 'Creed' ; I guarantee it will make you a believer!
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Chimes at Midnight,’ Orson Welles’ Best Work, Available for First Time in Decades
I inherited a respect for Orson Welles and a love for his work from an uncle who came of age in the 1940s when Orson Welles was one of radio and cinema’s best known actor/directors. When 'Chimes at Midnight' came out, I was busy coming of age and rioting at UCLA. I heard about the film and that Welles considered it his best work, but I missed it. Then, like the mysterious Mr. Welles himself, it disappeared for decades. Now, it’s back.
Read More »25th New York Jewish Film Festival Review: ‘The Law’
When the French parliament debated whether abortion should be legalized in 1974, the most rational and logical case presented was by Simone Veil, the Minister of Health.
Read More »Whistler Film Festival: Born to Be Blue
‘Born to be Blue’ is a visual and musical masterpiece from Ethan Hawke’s array of passion projects.
Read More »Whistler Film Festival: Interview with Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland, recently honored with a Trailblazer Award, addressed the Western genre and the opportunity to work with his father.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Goodnight Mommy’ Lives up to the Hype as One of the Year’s Creepiest Films
"Goodnight Mommy" lives up to the hype and is worth a look for anyone in need of fulfilling their annual horror quota.
Read More »Virginia Film Festival: ‘Last Days in the Desert’
'Last Days in the Desert' is a unique exploration of Jesus's human side in way that is contemplative, creative, and respectful.
Read More »Film Legend Mary Pickford and Sara Gavron’s ‘Suffragette’
“We break windows. We burn things. Because war is the only language men listen to,” Maud says in Suffragette, now playing in theaters across the U.S. Director Sara Gavron said, “Working (class) women often are the vanguard of change, and they’re often not recognized for that.” Another woman not recognized …
Read More »Middleburg and Virginia Film Festivals: ‘Ithaca’
Meg Ryan's directorial debut about Homer Macauley's coming-of-age deserves much more positive attention.
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