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Film Review: “There’s Still Tomorrow” — Hearing Women’s Voices

March 7, 2025
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Director/actress Paola Cortellesi’s “There’s Still Tomorrow” is yet another bold cinematic plea for women’s rights.

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Film Review: “Mickey 17” — Kicking Capitalism in the Teeth

March 6, 2025
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Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” is one of the most vicious, cruel, and savagely arch vivisections of our global economic and socio-political reality since… well… Bong’s 2013 movie “Snowpiercer”.

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Film Reviews: Berlin Film Festival 2025 – Blue Moon and Cologne

March 5, 2025
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A review of two fine backstage (or offstage) comedies at the Berlinale — “Blue Moon” and “Koln 75”.

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Arts Remembrance: Gene Hackman — Hero and Antihero

March 1, 2025
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Gene Hackman’s legacy will never fade, and now, with his passing, many filmgoers may finally appreciate the enormity of his talent and the enduring impact of his work.

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Filmmaker Interview: Director Eric Green on His Documentary “Life On the V: The Story of V66”

February 26, 2025
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“V66 is a piece of broadcast history that a lot of people don’t know about. I’m proud to be the person to tell its story.”

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Film Review: “The Monkey” — A Hilariously Sinister Simian

February 24, 2025
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“The Monkey” is a delightful exercise in black humor.

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Film Reviews: At the Berlin Film Festival — Hostage Heartbreak and Arab Acrobatics

February 24, 2025
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Two heartfelt documentaries about the Hamas attack and hostage-taking have premiered at this year’s Berlinale and have been received respectfully, even welcomed.

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Film Reviews: DocTalk — Legal Briefs at the 2025 Oscars

February 20, 2025
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The 2025 Oscar nominated documentary shorts indict the justice system.

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Film Reviews: Three from the Online French Film Festival

February 19, 2025
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It is a shame that international film festivals cannot be made accessible to wider audiences, but the trend toward online gatherings, such as the Online French Film Festival, is a good start.

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Film Review: “Captain America: Brave New World” – ‘Tis New to Thee?

February 14, 2025
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“Captain America: Brave New World,” which is loaded with potential for drama and commentary, has less weight and punch than a butterfly’s fart.

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