arts and culture
‘Conclave’ and ‘Heretic’: Saints and sinners
November 15, 2024The two films do not hesitate to paint starkly dramatic views illustrating how original moralism has lost its moorings.
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More documentaries from the Toronto International Film Festival
November 14, 2024Here are some more recommendations from this year’s Docs Program at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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‘Unstoppable,’ an upbeat biopic about real-life wrestler Anthony Robles
November 14, 2024Audiences, especially sports fans, are sure to enjoy this crowd-pleasing, exciting sports/family survival melodrama.
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‘Antigone’ in Ann Arbor: Whose rule to obey, the king’s or the heart’s?
November 13, 2024Ultimately, the play was cathartic to me. The king, full of pride and ego, ends up in despair. He wields his power to get everything he wants, and gets to experience and understand that the ultimate...
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Mike Leigh sings the British Black blues in ‘Hard Truths’
November 12, 2024Hard Truths is no comedy, indeed far from it. Released by Bleecker Street, this film really couldn’t be much bleaker.
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