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Ida

Ida

After a long break I had a chance to see Ida last night. I don’t know where I learned about the film. It was on my list of movies to see. Ida is a film about an 18-year-old girl who is about to take her vows as a nun. The mother superior of the convent believes, however, that Ida needs to learn about her past before committing herself to a life without family and children.

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No Comments 9 December 2014

Omar

Omar

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians is back in the news. On this backdrop, Omar is an even more poignant drama. The film reminds us of the spy-thrillers made during the cold war. Omar is a young Palestinian baker in love with the sister of one of his friends, which whom he secretly exchanges love letters.

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No Comments 23 June 2014

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

This John Wayne western is a real treat.  Why.  It has a diverse set of characters who gradually reveal themselves or change. It has suspense. It has danger. This is one of the best westerns I have seen.

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No Comments 22 June 2014

Man on Wire

Man on Wire

There must be hundred of films about bank robberies. I have never seen anything like the Man on Wire.

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No Comments 8 June 2014

The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

It would be interesting to learn about the reaction of moviegoers who saw the The Great Dictator when the film was first released in 1940. It was still five years before the Great Dictator, Hitler, took his own life

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No Comments 1 June 2014

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