Movies
Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is for the ages
November 19, 2012I doubted Spielberg's ability to pull off the dynamics and nuances of our 16th president and the times he lived in, yet, he did. "Lincoln" is his masterpiece
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Sensata workers, job losses, to star in new film
October 19, 2012The workers, who will lose their jobs to China thanks to Mitt Romney's Bain Capital, will star in a new film about their struggle.
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“Act of Killing” disturbingly depicts banality of evil
October 9, 2012Some challenged the idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts because they simply follow orders. Some suggest people can become evil when they identify with evil ideology.
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Anti-teacher-union “Won’t Back Down” flunks at box office
October 3, 2012"Won't Back Down," the Hollywood movie portraying teachers unions as pretty much the devil, has set the record for the worst opening since 1982.
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Films from Israel and Palestine address tough issues
October 2, 2012Two new and totally different films about Palestinian refugee camps premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
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