Monthly Archives: October 2009

LAST THINGS (TRILOGY)

By David Finkelstein | October 2009

The short “Last Things (Trilogy)” proves that passionate politics can be conveyed through poetic means, and rendered in a powerful, unforgettable way,

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LAST THINGS (TRILOGY)

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"Last Things (Trilogy)" is a three part poetic short from Israel, by Sharon Horodi and Cheb M. Kammerer. It begins with compelling footage of a bee colony,...

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GHETTO BLASTER: MICHAEL JAI WHITE AND SCOTT SANDERS ON “BLACK DYNAMITER

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“The smoothest, baddest brother to hit the big screen! Ice cold never felt so good!” Who are these funktastic badasses at Seattle International Film...

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ZOMBIELAND

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I suspect there's a lot of heart somewhere in "Zombieland." Most of the time it's cleverly pumping behind a smart script, deft direction, and plenty of...

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HOLE IN THE GROUND

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People who are easily bored are usually boring people. Perth filmmaker Kenta McGrath proves this in a short film about an Australian teenager named Zack...

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Whip It

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At first, I thought “Whip It” was a misleading title. In light of the the fast-paced, smash-happy trailers, they would have you believe that it’s all...

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

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This movie has been lauded for its “authenticity,” but to my eyes it felt closer to a grand guignol horror film. Admittedly this may be because I...

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY OPENS TONIGHT AT 12:01 FOR A LIMITED RELEASE IN SELECT CITIE

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Let the theater lights dim, and watch the ghost light fade in before your eyes. Tonight, "Paranormal Activity" begins a limited release in select cities...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: TILLIE’S PUNCTURED ROMANCE

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BOOTLEG FILES 303: "Tillie’s Punctured Romance"(1914 film that holds the distinction of being the first feature-length comedy). LAST SEEN: All over the...

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TONY DANZA TEACHING ENGLISH!

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In not really film news..."Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi" star Danza is currently teaching at an inner-city school for an A&E reality series. The actor,...

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IN A DREAM (DVD)

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Mom and dad seem really strange to a rebellious teen once he reaches thirty. The lame authority figures now seem so familiar, after we become like our...

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