Movies
New movies: thrillers, farmers, communists and Armstrong’s lie
October 7, 2013Prisoners is a thriller allegory about U.S. foreign policy featuring a dream cast including Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, and Melissa Leo.
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Films depict Palestinians’ tragedy, humanity
September 27, 2013TORONTO - There's a definite increase of films by and about Palestinians being shown around the world, and several were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
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A feast of films from Traverse City Film Festival
August 29, 2013Another film feast for discerning viewers of progressive cinema has come to an end; here's the round up.
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“The Butler” brings civil rights era to life
August 27, 2013Forest Whitaker Is incapable of anything that isn't stellar. The rest of the cast, basically everybody in Hollywood, Is completely stunning.
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“Elysium” gives sci-fi twist to immigration, health care
August 12, 2013Sci-fi is such a perfect microscope for examining contemporary problems!
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