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Category: reactions
Brief thoughts and recaps on films seen in theatres – usually in a festival environment. While no ratings are assigned, these reactions are sometimes expanded into full reviews later.
The Miral is a wild red flower that grows on the side of the road. That in itself is an encouraging thought – that something … Read More ›
Shut Up Crime!
“They Should Have Titled it The Disillusionist ” – Kurt Halfyard
Dinner with Brydon and Coogan Over and Over…What a Brilliant Concept for a Film?
A Look at Evil…From a Distance.
Is It Truth? Or Is It Staged?
Channeling Bruce Lee and Humphrey Bogart Makes for a Cinematic Mess.
Some Brief Thoughts on Debra Granik’s Other BONE Movie.
Alright…let’s wrap up this crazy caper. Short opinions about the last three docs I saw, and musings on the festival in general are after the … Read More ›
It’s difficult to articulate my thoughts on THE OATH. I know it moved me…I know it’s an important doc…it’s just a little difficult to express … Read More ›
I’ve long believed that one sign of a good documentary is if it can draw in those who sit down not caring much about the … Read More ›