Of Gods and Men

Movies, Drama

Of Gods and Men

No Comments 18 January 2014

Oh, French films, what a hit and miss affair. Of Men and Gods chronicles the faith of seven French monks, who staff a small monastery in Algeria.

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Movies, Drama

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

No Comments 6 January 2014

Would The Secret Life of Walter Mitty appeal to a teenage audience? Or can you even bring your kids and they would enjoy themselves? I don’t think so. To connect with this film, you need to be a bit older and have developed the sometimes unsettling sense that your dreams my not come true.

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Philomena

Movies, Drama

Philomena

No Comments 29 December 2013

50 years Philomena kept a secret from her entire family. When she was 18 and without any knowledge how babies are made she “ate the forbidden fruit” after meeting a boy at a country fair.

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Helmut Schmidt turns 95

Diary, Movies, Documentary, Drama

Helmut Schmidt turns 95

No Comments 24 December 2013

On the occasion on his 95th birthday (23. December 1918), German public television produced and televised a docudrama of the life of the former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt.

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Argo

Movies, Comedy, Drama

Argo

No Comments 21 December 2013

Argo chronicles an amazing rescue operation that the CIA orchestrated during the Iran hostage crisis. I don’t want to spoil the fun of watching this film and hence I do not want to reveal what marvelous ploy the CIA came up with to get a few diplomats out of Iran.

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Waiting for Superman

Movies, Documentary, Drama

Waiting for Superman

No Comments 20 December 2013

It would be inappropriate to call Waiting for Superman a documentary about the causes of America’s failing schools. Think of it as a promotional film to get you to join the movement to demand changes to American schools. And what a promotional film it is

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American Hustle

Movies, Drama

American Hustle

No Comments 16 December 2013

David Russel, the director and co-writer of American Hustle is my Santa for this year. He made me a wonderul X-mas present last night.

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