Matewan (1987)

Based on the “coal wars” in WV during the 1920s, this is the story of Joe coming to town to organize the strikers into a union. To win, he must unite all factions–whites, Italians, & blacks.

Oscars 2014

It was a gala night at the Oscars, with my favorite 12 Years a Slave selected as “Best Picture.” I had hoped that Steve McQueen would have been chosen as Best Director because it would have become a milestone as the first African American director to be entered into this legendary circle. But giving this …

March 2014 Journal

The March 2014 issue of Visual Parables features reviews of Son of God, The Monuments Men, Gimme Shelter, Non-Stop, The Lego Movie, Robocop, and more.

The Hunt (2012)

(“Jagten” in Danish & English) Rated R. Running time: 1 hour 33 min. Our ratings: V-5 ; L-5 ; S-5/N-1 . Our star rating(1-5): 5  My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction, and my neighbors stand far off.             Psalm 38.11 He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity; …

The Hunt

(“Jagten” in Danish & English) Rated R. Our ratings: V-5 ; L-5 ; S-5/N-1 . Running time: 1 hour 33 min. My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction,    and my neighbors stand far off.  Psalm 38.11 He was despised and rejected by others;    a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity; …