Frida (2002)
Frida tells the story of the Mexican artist’s bizarre relationship with husband Diego Rivera, her pain filled life, Communist beliefs, and blind devotion to Joseph Stalin.
The Florida Project (2017)
6-year-old Moonee & her playmates get into trouble during their unsupervised play at their motel near Disney World, the authorities stepping in at the end.
Five Good Films For MLK Holiday
Whether for personal or group viewing, below are some excellent films available in video that honor this great prophet for America. To read my reviews, click onto a title. THE LONG WALK HOME I start with this wonderful film because it is so little know, despite its two major stars, Whoopi Goldberg & Susie Spacek–and …
Ida (2013)
A fascinating 5-star film by Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski explores faith and the complex history of eastern Europe. Click the title to read my entire review.
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (2007)
Rated PG. Our ratings: V- 2; L- 1; S/N-2 . Running time: 1 hour 30 min. In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. Proverbs 13:16 (RSV) On the way to Cannes. (c) 2007 Universal Studios After a boring experience trying to stay focused on the first Mr. Bean …
Last Holiday (2006)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-1 ;L- 2; S/N-2 . Running time: 1 hour 52 min. I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why you contend against me. Job 10:2 Last Holiday Before she can really begin to live Queen Latifah’s Georgia Byrd learns that she is going to die, “in …
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
Rated R Our content rating: V-5; L-3; S/N-2. The wicked plots against the righteous, and gnashes his teeth at him; but the LORD laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows, to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those who …
Hidalgo (2004)
Rated PG-13 Our content rating V-5; L-2; S/N-4. General Template Fans of Viggo Mortensen will be happy to see him in a starring role after his excellent performances in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This adventure that begins in the American West of the 1890’s (the Wounded Knee Massacre and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West …
Friday Night Lights (2004)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V- 4; L-3 ; S/N-1 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun. Even those who live many years should rejoice in them all; yet let them remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity. Rejoice, young man, while …
200 Meters (2021)
Palestinian-Jordanian Ameen Nayfeh director/writer shows us the effect that the Israeli wall dividing the West Bank from Israel has on a Palestinian family. It is an effective tool for a better understanding of “the Palestinian situation” than an abstract discussion of the issues because it never preaches, but rather tells a story of an ordinary …