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“The Unknown Known” grills Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq war snow job
April 1, 2014The film focuses on Rumsfeld's return to that post of defense secretary during George W. Bush's disastrous presidency at the behest of his longtime crony, Dick Cheney.
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Hollywood doesn’t recognize complexity of black life
January 24, 2014This should have been the year that black directors dominated the Oscars.
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In “Her” boy meets computer, falls in love
January 14, 2014My movie buddy drifted off to sleep during the talky new sci-fi film "Her." The good news about Spike Jonze's unusual film is the terrific acting by Joaquin Phoenix.
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Take heart in struggle for freedom, see “12 Years a Slave”
October 23, 2013Based on a narrative written by Northrup in 1853, the film takes you inside slavery, from the slaves' point of view.
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Cutting-edge films bring Middle East headlines to life
October 11, 2013Last month's Toronto International Film Festival featured, among its 146 world premieres from 70 countries, cutting-edge films from the greater Middle East - the cutting edge of not only technology but coverage of critical world events.
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