The director of Atomic Homefront calls her documentary “the feel-bad movie of the year.” That’s how Rebecca Camissa described it at a special advance
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Moonlight: Powerful, quiet, heartbreaking movie
The newly released movie Moonlight is a very quiet film with a powerful impact. It’s absorbing, thought-provoking and emotionally exhausting, with performances that are
Bob Roberts: A 1992 movie that predicted Donald Trump
The 1992 movie “Bob Roberts” offers an uncannily prescient, satirical look at a candidacy much like Donald Trump’s. Written, directed by and starring Tim
“Follies” in the era of Hillary Clinton
Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies,” first produced on Broadway in 1971, and not seen much since, still has relevance–especially in the era of HIllary Clinton’s run
London Has Fallen: An abhorrent movie, fueled by American exceptionalism, testosterone, and xenophobia
I’ll admit, most terrorism/spy/war/national defense movies of the past decade anger me for a dozen or so different reasons, not the least of which
“Where to Invade Next:” Notes and thoughts on Michael Moore’s movie
Should I recommend Michael Moore’s 2016 movie,” Where to Invade Next”? On the plus side, there are some really good jokes. The biggest laugh
Weiner: Pictures from an exhibition[ist]
The political documentary, “Weiner,” will probably make you cringe, but not necessarily for the most obvious reasons. Many people who buy tickets may
An Israeli soap opera draws me in, despite its religious setting
I’ve been binge-watching a 2008 Israeli soap opera called “Srugim,” and it’s sparking some thoughts about religion.The title, “Srugim” [“suh-roo-geem”] is a Hebrew word
Eye In the Sky: The moral choices of drone warfare
“Eye in the Sky,” is not your typical war movie. Director Gavin Hood has created a military thriller without firefights, bombs, ear-shattering explosions or
“Where to Invade Next:” Michael Moore’s film makes its points, annoyingly
Michael Moore’s new film has a coy title, “Where to Invade Next.” And that’s where the trouble begins. Based on the title, you might