Bill Meyer
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Start the year with some great labor films
January 2, 2014Let me quickly recommend some lesser known labor films worth your attention.
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“1913 Massacre”: Great movie about Michigan tragedy
December 16, 20131913 Massacre is a touching documentary that revisits the tragic events that took place in the copper mining town of Calumet in the northern tip of Michigan on Christmas Eve 1913.
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What’s up with Cuban films?
November 4, 2013Since there are so few films coming to us out of Cuba, it's always a momentous occasion to see them - whether good or bad.
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Great outer space “Gravity” and other film pleasures
October 14, 2013I must start with the most stunning, a 3D film that had me jumping and falling out of my seat throughout the entire exasperating journey.
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Cutting-edge films bring Middle East headlines to life
October 11, 2013Last month's Toronto International Film Festival featured, among its 146 world premieres from 70 countries, cutting-edge films from the greater Middle East - the cutting edge of not only technology but coverage of critical world events.
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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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From Mandela to Philomena at Chicago Film Festival
September 24, 2013In its 49th season, the Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. With over 150 titles from over 50 countries, there is a wealth of films to choose from for...
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