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.
Continue ReadingWould 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.
Continue Reading50 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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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.
Continue ReadingArgo 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.
Continue ReadingIt 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
Continue ReadingDavid 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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