Archive for November, 2009

Thanks for the comments on my Where the Wild Things Are review.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

After reading so many disparaging reviews of Where the Wild Things Are, I began to feel that I’d seen a different movie, for it moved and inspired me powerfully. (more…)

Mercy! All Criterion titles are 50% off at B&N!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Ron Reed has earthshaking news for cinephiles. (more…)

Lorna’s Silence is coming to DVD (Region 1).

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

One of my favorite films of this year, Lorna’s Silence, is coming at last to Region 1 DVD.

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What is your recommendation for a Veteran’s Day movie night? And why?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Let’s draw up a good list of films worth watching and considering on this Veteran’s Day.

My first thought?
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Climbing Raven’s Ladder

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

My birthday was a month ago, but a bunch of gifts have arrived in November… thoughtful comments from a few readers who have read Raven’s Ladder. And I’m grateful.

Here’s what they’re saying… (more…)

Is it true that LookingCloser.org is having a film festival?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

No, not quite.

But the truth is even better.
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Hoop Dreams: Why the Academy snubbed it.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

At long last, we know the story about why one of the great American documentaries was kicked to the curb by the Academy. Here’s the story. (more…)

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

At the Image blog, Good Letters, you’ll find my thoughts on Where the Wild Things Are.

Moviegoers Who Stare at So-So Comedies

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Meh.

Or better… meh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh.

The Men Who Stare At Goats is… amusing. Not much more than that.

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An invitation to a celebration.

Friday, November 6th, 2009

I have a special invitation for film-lovers…
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