film reviews
Revolution and communism on the big screen: Report from Toronto
December 13, 2017There were several movies at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival dealing with progressive politics and history—documentaries, narratives, and even a couple of creative experimental approaches to the subject.
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My Mama Coco loved “Coco”
December 4, 2017“Coco” is the story of young Miguel’s adventure into the world of the dead, where he goes in search of his great-great-grandfather.
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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”: Writing on the wall
November 30, 2017This film leaves us with the question of how we live together and what actions love and the pursuit of truth justify.
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Black film showcased at Toronto film fest
November 28, 2017One of the most provocative Canadian films at this year's TIFF was surely "Black Cop."
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“Dolores”: Sí se puede
November 27, 2017Writer-producer-director Peter Bratt’s spirited biopic Dolores, about United Farm Worker co-founder Dolores Huerta, is a story for our times!
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