reviews
Churchill at War: Not my anti-fascist hero!
December 13, 2024I’ll stick with my own anti-fascist heroes, starting with the veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
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Canada and some masters at Toronto International Film Festival 2024
November 21, 2024TORONTO — Let me close out my coverage of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival by mentioning some important films by outstanding master directors, as well as a look at Canadian cinema that is always a...
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We’re off to see the ‘Wicked,’ the wonderful ‘Wicked’ of Oz
November 20, 2024I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing how the epic is resolved and worked out in part two next year when we’ll all be off to see the Wicked again.
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Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 2
November 20, 2024It’s only possible to see a portion of the films at TIFF, and the big ones with famous stars usually steal the limelight. But it’s some of the other, smaller independent films that can offer unforgettable...
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‘Conclave’ and ‘Heretic’: Saints and sinners
November 15, 2024The two films do not hesitate to paint starkly dramatic views illustrating how original moralism has lost its moorings.
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