films
‘Unstoppable,’ an upbeat biopic about real-life wrestler Anthony Robles
November 14, 2024Audiences, especially sports fans, are sure to enjoy this crowd-pleasing, exciting sports/family survival melodrama.
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New British documentary ‘Shoot to Kill’ asks, But who is the terrorist?
November 13, 2024“Murder, kidnapping, torture and intimidation were a routine part of Viet Cong (VC) and People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) operations during the Vietnam War.” They accused their enemies of precisely what the empire’s soldiers were doing,...
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Mike Leigh sings the British Black blues in ‘Hard Truths’
November 12, 2024Hard Truths is no comedy, indeed far from it. Released by Bleecker Street, this film really couldn’t be much bleaker.
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Palestine at the Toronto International Film Festival
October 25, 2024The Toronto International Film Festival this year has provided an excellent service by premiering the works of nascent and veteran Palestinian cultural activists.
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Politics at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024
October 24, 2024The Toronto International Film Festival was back in full swing this year with its full line up of 278 films from over 60 countries.
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