The early years of the work of activist Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker, is well told. An unlikely saint, she once wrote for a Communist journal.
KING (1978)
This made-for-TV miniseries is a good, solid introduction to Dr. King’s life, and it’s available from Amazon and Netflix. CLICK on the film’s title to read my entire review.
Lone Survivor (2013)
A “true story” depicts Navy SEALs fighting for their lives against Taliban in Afghanistan. A fitting tribute to the men & to villagers who rescued one.
Boycott (2001)
The story of Dr. Luther King and the many brave men & women who engaged in the Montgomery Bus Boycott is told in great detail.
The LONG WALK HOME (1990)
The impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott is depicted through the experience of Odessa, a maid who works across town for a white family. Her influence on the wife upends her employers’ family.
August: Osage County (2013)
The patriarch of the Westons commits suicide; the surviving members of the family gather for his funeral & open wounds that may divide them forever.
Reflections on Oscar Nominations for 2013
Well, the list of Oscar nominations has been released, and now the Oscar buzz really begins. As usual, I was happy and disappointed by the choices. Happy that so many good films are being recognized. Disappointed that such a good one as Lee Daniels’ The Butler didn’t make the cut for “Best Picture,” or that …
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Ride Along (2014)
Brash would be cop Ben agrees to ride along with Atlanta cop James to gain his approval to court and marry his sister. The day ends in hilarious triumph.
47 Ronin (2013)
Rated PG-13. Running time: 1 hour 58 min. Our content advisories (1-10): Violence 5-; Language 1; Sex/Nudity 2. Our star rating: (1-5): 2 But if you will not obey the Lord your God by diligently observing all his commandments and decrees, which I am commanding you today, then all these curses shall come upon you …
JESUS OF MONTREAL (1989)
When Daniel,an actor in Montreal, is hired by a priest to revise a tired old Passion Play, he uses modern scholarship to come up with a version that upsets and exposes the hypocrisy of the priest.