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Film Reviews: Sarah's Key
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Monday, July 16, 2012. We think we know the face of evil. But do we really? It would be comforting if we could identify and categorize evil. Sarah’s Key is a film about moral issues that, hopefully, we will never have to face. The film makes a point that anyone may be capable of participating in some of the worst atrocities imaginable? The French participated at every level—from the bureaucracy and the secret service to the army and police. So do we really think we know the face of evil? The film is seen...
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Film Reviews: The Big Year
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Friday, March 23, 2012. What passes for comedy in movies these days usually can fit into two categories? They’re either mean-spirited or crude and vulgar. You can find tons of crude sexual humor and a multitude of bathroom jokes in today’s media choices. And here’s the thing. It was actually hilariously funny without being crude and mean-spirited. Yes, we can do better. And The Big Year is a classic example of comedy done right. The film was based on Howard Franklin’s book, A Big Year: A Tale of Ma...
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Film Reviews: Take Shelter
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012. I have been accused of loving every movie that plays at the Sundance Film Festival; however, that’s not true. I only review the movies I like, and there are plenty of Sundance films that I don’t review for one reason or another. Take Shelter is an example of a perfect movie at the perfect time. It provides a commentary on contemporary American life. It absolutely plays on our fears—not necessarily an alien invasion, monsters, or zombies, but the real fear is losi...Take Shelte...
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Film Reviews: Broken Hill
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Saturday, April 21, 2012. Each week, approximately 15 movies are released in the Home Video Market in the United States. Most of us would be hard pressed if we recognized two or three of the titles. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about provided you still get your movies at the video store. So what about those other titles? Are they any good? Broken Hill takes place in the Australian outback. A big part of the charm of this film is unquestionably the setting and the beauty of the landscape. To...Heari...
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Film Reviews: The Mighty Macs
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Monday, July 16, 2012. What do you get when you cross Hoosiers with Rudy? With little resources, tiny Immaculata College has to go up against much larger schools such as Penn State. Against all odds, Cathy starts to build a winning team. But, along the way, she faces resistance from Mother Superior St. John, played skillfully by Ellen Burnstyn, who is more concerned about whether the school can continue to operate due to financial issues than winning basketball games. I hope you take the time to find thi...
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Film Reviews: Hugo
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Saturday, March 31, 2012. Hugo’s only connection to his deceased father is an automaton (a mechanical man) found by his father at the Museum where he worked. Unfortunately, the automaton was damaged in the fire that killed his father. Hugo must steal spare parts in hopes of restoring the mechanical man because he believes the automaton contains a message from his father. I love the way Hugo flows from one scene to another. An easy movie to get swept up in, Hugo is like poetry in motion. Hugo capt...The t...
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Film Reviews: The Way
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Thursday, April 19, 2012. The Way is perhaps one of the most spiritual movies I have seen in some time. The filmmakers describe their film as a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while negotiating this ever-changing and complicated world. I would say they hit those themes straight on the head. On the road, Thomas meets an assortment of characters that are on their pilgrimage’s for one reason or another. Sarah (Deborah Kara Unger) is a Canadian who...As the ...