film review
Progressive cinema at Traverse City: Focus on Middle East
August 15, 2012As long as the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land continues, there are films to bring us the truth. And they are getting better and growing in numbers.
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Progressive cinema: Spotlight on Detroit
August 14, 2012Ultimately it's the people that make a city. There are still many good people in Detroit; many great activists and endless joys left in this embattled city.
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Movie audience laughs and cringes at “Killer Joe”
August 6, 2012Our matinee audience, nearly a full house, laughed all the way through "Killer Joe," but it was nervous laughter.
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New “Spider-Man” spins a predictable web
July 31, 2012For the most part, this new film is how Spider-Man should have been done in the first place. The film is energized and emotive. On the other hand, it's also far from groundbreaking.
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“The Dark Knight Rises” above expectations
July 24, 2012Many will doubt this film's ability to trump the success and artistic integrity of 2008's The Dark Knight (generally considered to be the "Godfather" of superhero films).
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