films
Follies of empire highlighted as ‘Epitafio’ gets its second coming
November 25, 2024Rather than a paean to the costs of settlement, it serves as a cautionary against colonization, a sad reminder of the human costs of such exploitation.
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We’re off to see the ‘Wicked,’ the wonderful ‘Wicked’ of Oz
November 20, 2024I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing how the epic is resolved and worked out in part two next year when we’ll all be off to see the Wicked again.
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Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 2
November 20, 2024It’s only possible to see a portion of the films at TIFF, and the big ones with famous stars usually steal the limelight. But it’s some of the other, smaller independent films that can offer unforgettable...
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Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 1
November 18, 2024My favorite film at the Toronto International Film Festival this year was by far M - Son of the Century, creatively directed by the talented UK filmmaker Joe Wright. It’s actually an Italian TV mini-series about...
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‘Conclave’ and ‘Heretic’: Saints and sinners
November 15, 2024The two films do not hesitate to paint starkly dramatic views illustrating how original moralism has lost its moorings.
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