Movies
“The Water Engine” features wonderful performances
February 12, 2015The Water Engine opens in the red glow of flames from a factory furnace, while workers operate drill presses and grinding wheels in a shower of sparks.
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Switzerland’s Best Foreign Film Oscar submission goes full circle
February 12, 2015Swiss co-writer/director Stefan Haupt's The Circle (Der Kreis) is a strong fact-based drama about the struggle for gay rights in Switzerland.
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“Seven Days in May”: A movie you might have missed
February 9, 2015Seven Days in May is a fine example of art that entertains but that also provides strong insight.
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“10 Items or Less”: A movie you might have missed
January 30, 2015The picture "10 Items or Less," from 2006, is the sort of gentle, insightful film I wish they made more of.
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Everything old is old again: A word on remakes and sequels
January 28, 2015There's no shortage of creativity out there. It's simply a matter of whether it's being repressed. And it is - in the interest of profit. Another effect of capitalism.
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