Film

Book Interview: William F. Buckley on TV’s “Firing Line” — “Open to Debate”

October 19, 2016
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“Conservatism was his perspective, but William F. Buckley was really interested in having the other side on and having real discussions.”

Film Review: “A Man Called Ove” — An Even-Tempered Dramedy of Rebirth

October 16, 2016
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A Man Called Ove‘s darkness and humor are balanced artfully, a merit one often sees in Scandinavian film.

Film Review: The Vancouver International Film Festival — Sensible and Satisfying

October 14, 2016
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At the Vancouver Film Festival, cinema lovers could look at movies which had been much praised at prior festivals, including winning prizes.

Film Preview: Sasha Lane on the Heroic Honesty of “American Honey”

October 6, 2016
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“It was really hard to get to certain places and bring up memories and experiences and put that out there.”

Film Review: Was “The Lovers & the Despot” Really Necessary?

September 26, 2016
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Kim Jong-il, then heir to the leadership of North Korea, kidnapped South Korean superstars to beef up the country’s impoverished cinema.

Film Interview: “Trafficked” — Siddharth Kara’s Disturbing Vision of Modern Slavery

September 26, 2016
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“The purpose of the film is to take the audience on what I hope will be a riveting, challenging, and ultimately uplifting journey into the world of human trafficking.”

Film Interview: Peabody Award-winning director Vanessa Gould on her documentary “Obit”

September 20, 2016
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A subject as potentially grim and dry as writing an obituary is transformed into a moving look at language, inquiry, and the art of story-telling.

Film Feature: Unraveling The JT Leroy Story — An Interview with Jeff Feuerzeig, director of “Author: The JT Leroy Story”

September 18, 2016
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Author: The JT Leroy Story is full of jaw-dropping revelations, multiple fictions, role playing, and complicated psychological gamesmanship.

Film Commentary: The Somerville Theatre’s 70 mm Festival — When the Movies Were Really Big

September 16, 2016
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These cinematic eyefuls will rouse you from the ennui you’re feeling these days, brought on by too many binge sessions watching Netflix.

Film Review: “In Order of Disappearance” — No Country for Cold Men

September 16, 2016
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This taut, often hilarious, thriller is a stellar example of why Scandinavian cinema continues to impress.

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