Movies, Documentary, Drama
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 isWaiting for Superman
Movies, Drama
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.American Hustle
Diary, Astute Observations, Movies, Documentary
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.35 and Single: An Argentine Woman Documents One Big Question
Movies, Phantasy
I raved about The Hunger Games film. It was fresh and novel. The sequel reminds me of the disappointment I felt when I saw the second installment of Twilight: it was entirely repetitive.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Movies, Documentary, Drama
We all know the dynamics of our immediate family. But unless we spent a lot of time—let’s say at the house of our best friend—we know very little about whether what happens in our family is typical or quite different from what happens in most other families.Stories We Tell