film reviews
‘The Whistlers,’ a Romanian crime drama featuring, uh, whistling
February 27, 2020La Gomera is the Romanian title for the new, fast-moving film named after one of the Canary Islands, where an unusual whistling language, unique in the world, is practiced.
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‘Who Killed Malcolm X?’ seeks justice while showing leader’s continued relevance
February 21, 2020There's no statute of limitations on murder.
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A view from Cuba: ‘Parasite,’ a political movie?
February 14, 2020In 2019, the euphorically intoned question on everyone’s lips that defined the tiny world of cinematography was: Have you seen Parasite yet?
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Review: ‘Emma.’ adds stylish imagery while staying close to Austen’s classic work
February 11, 2020It isn’t exactly groundbreaking cinema, but the film stays true to the source material while providing quality comedic and dramatic performances by the cast.
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Steven Knight’s ‘A Christmas Carol’: Dickens in the age of neoliberalism
February 11, 2020This episode points out, as do the others, the ruthlessness of a society based on competition, control and confinement.
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