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Posted on April 17, 2016April 24, 2016

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)

More Greek than the Greeks, Gus & Maria argue how to fix a priest’s failure to sign their marriage license years ago, & their granddaughter worries her parents Ian & Toula that she might attend a far away college.

Posted on March 23, 2014June 6, 2015

He Who Must Die (1957)

A Greek village ruled by Turks chooses a shepherd as Christ in the annual Passion Play. When the priest refuses to help refugees the shepherd resists him.

Posted on March 13, 2014March 13, 2015

ZORBA the GREEK (1964)

Zorba the Greek is so filled with life force that he dances in the face of disaster as well as joy. His friendship with leads even the reclusive Basil to join him in the dance of life.

Posted on January 1, 2014January 9, 2014

ZORBA the GREEK (1964) “A Touch of Madness:”

A middle aged Greek full of life expresses joy and pain thru dance. Zorba influences a shy Brit to celebrate life even when their plans to open a mine fail.

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