Diary, Movies, Documentary, Drama
Helmut Schmidt turns 95
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.
Argo
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.
Waiting for Superman
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
American Hustle
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.
Diary, Astute Observations, Movies, Documentary
35 and Single: An Argentine Woman Documents One Big Question
Paula Schargorodsky make this interesting 7-minute film about what it means to be a woman and 35 and still married. It will be very interesting to see her make another film like this in 30 years.