12 Years a Slave (2013)
The film, based on the memoir of Solomon Northrop, is about his being kidnapped and set to hard labor as a slave on Louisiana plantations before winning his freedom after 12 years
Haute Cuisine (2012)
While serving as chef for a crew in Antarctica, Hortense reflects back to the time when she cooked private meals for the President of France.
Haute Cuisine (2012)
A woman is invited by the President of France to cook simple meals for him, but encounters opposition from the jealous head chef of the Main Kitchen (an all-male staff) at the Presidential Palace in Paris.
The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
Rated R. Our ratings: V -3; L -5; S/N -2. Running time: 2 hours 20 min. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me …
Lincoln (2012)
PG-13. Our ratings: V -2; L -4; S/N -3. Running time: 2 hours 12 min. the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Psalm 19:9 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who …
December 2013 Journal
The December 2013 issue of Visual Parables features reviews on 12 Years a Slave, Wadjda, All is Lost, Dallas Buyers’ Club, Haute Cuisine, and more.
Shirley (2024)
Just as Bayard Rustin was a neglected Civil Rights leader until Netflix presented Rustin, so has US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm been relegated to the sidelines since her death in 2005. Netflix again steps up to acquaint us with this ground-breaking Black woman, as does actress Regina King as the film’s subject. Writer-director John Ridley, instead …
Mangrove (2020)
The racism of the London police trigger an uprising of London’s West Indian Community when the cops continually raid their beloved Mangrove Cafe.
Ten films that explore the sin of structural racism
Presbyterian pastor, film critic Edward McNulty recommends seeing or re-visiting these thoughtful films by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty has compiled a list of 10 thoughtful films that deal with the sin of structural racism. LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty, a Presbyterian pastor and film critic, has …
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Harriett (2019)
The story of escaped slave Harriet Tubman who went back several times to rescue her family and other slaves.