reviews
From Mandela to Philomena at Chicago Film Festival
September 24, 2013In its 49th season, the Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. With over 150 titles from over 50 countries, there is a wealth of films to choose from for...
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A feast of films from Traverse City Film Festival
August 29, 2013Another film feast for discerning viewers of progressive cinema has come to an end; here's the round up.
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Love, war, and hell in a prison cell
August 14, 2013The Uptown Players, near the Dallas Arts District, are performing "The Kiss of the Spider Woman."
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New films tell stunning tales of war, greed, love
May 17, 2013More movie reviews from Tribeca Film Festival: greed, love and war on the big screen.
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“Do the Math:” a review for Earth Day and beyond
April 22, 2013The basic message of the article, tour, and film is that we only need to understand three numbers to know why action is required to address climate change.
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