Sunday, February 17, 2013

What is Love? The Deep Blue Sea and Amour

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Rachel Weisz (in a marvelous performance) is in deep trouble.  She has left her husband, who loves her for her passion, a younger man w...
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Redeeming Violence: Tarantino's Revenge Philosophy

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Quentin Tarantino’s fantasy revenge films are all the rage.  Django Unchained just passed Inglourious Basterds in the worldwide box ...
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Jiro Dreams of Sushi and I Wish

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My family's fascination with Japanese culture probably originates with our joy in watching the films of Miyazaki.  The foreignness of...
Sunday, January 20, 2013

A New Kind of War Film: Zero Dark Thirty

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I had tears in my eyes throughout most of Zero Dark Thirty . Mind you, I’m ill (keeping away from everyone, though), and so I might...
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wisdom of a Child: Beasts of the Southern Wild

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Empowerment is a central focus of American society.  It is the heart of our discussion about freedom.  We want to be free to be who we ...
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Sunday, January 6, 2013

The Theology of Life of Pi

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The most recent Ang Lee film, Life of Pi, is easily the most beautiful film of 2012.  I really enjoyed my time with it, as did my two d...
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What Counts: Interpretation and Intention

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I am an arrogant SOB.  At least so I have been told.  I am so convinced that I am right that I won’t listen to other points of view.  Min...
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