I’m giving this Oscar-nominated Russian film 5 out of 5 stars. Click the image to read my entire review.
Timbuktu (2014)
The horror of daily life under sharia law is shown in this African film set in the city of Timbuktu, one family especially suffering from its application.
Still Alice (2014)
Alice might be fictional, but the story of her (& her family) affliction with Alzheimer’s has rings true thanks to the great performance of Julianne Moore.
Mr. Turner (2014)
This biopic depicts the life and loves of England’s great but eccentric landscape painter J.M.W. Turner during his last 30+ years in the first half of the 19th century.
Reactions to This Year’s Oscars Winners
Like most viewers I was both happy and disappointed with the winners at the 86th Academy Award ceremony. Let’s begin with the “happy” choices. My biggest thrill was the choice of and performance of the “Best Song,” “Glory.” As I wrote in my review of Selma,” I don’t know how the film will fare …
McFarland, USA (2015)
You’ll love this story of a coach who urges his kids to compete despite the cross-cultural challenges they face. Click the movie title to read my entire review.
CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS (1989)
A man gets away with a crime, killing his mistress, & a filmmaker loses the girl & his belief in a moral universe in a tale questioning morality & a just God.
The Book of Negroes (2015)
A fresh take on Black History, this is the story of an African girl kidnapped, surviving the crossing & abuse of slavery, & finding freedom from the British during the Revolutionary War.
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
Joan of Arc’s trial is set forth by Theodore Dreyer as a parallel to that of Jesus of Nazareth, both being Innocents suffering at the hands of evil men.
Two Days, One Night (2014)
You may be surprised how relevant this French-language film is to American communities. To read my entire review, click the name of the movie.