film review
When Aaron met Rachel: “The Fourth Noble Truth”
May 26, 2015While at first the discussions about the tenets of Buddhism do raise some consciousness and are absorbing and educational, Noble quickly runs out of steam.
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J’accuse: French film “24 Days” in review
April 27, 2015In addition to being a policier, "24 Days" is also an intense family drama.
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Switzerland’s Best Foreign Film Oscar submission goes full circle
February 12, 2015Swiss co-writer/director Stefan Haupt's The Circle (Der Kreis) is a strong fact-based drama about the struggle for gay rights in Switzerland.
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“Seven Days in May”: A movie you might have missed
February 9, 2015Seven Days in May is a fine example of art that entertains but that also provides strong insight.
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“10 Items or Less”: A movie you might have missed
January 30, 2015The picture "10 Items or Less," from 2006, is the sort of gentle, insightful film I wish they made more of.
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