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Welcome, one and all, to the Festival of Films blog! Here, we strive not just to review films but to discuss how the art of film reflects society and the broader human condition. Comments and spirited discussion are always strongly encouraged. Just remember to keep it respectful, of course. Here's lookin' at you, readers!
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Film is a progressive art form. There are only so many ways to chisel marble or paint on canvas, but advancements in technology make filmmaking a field of endless possibilities. When James Cameron reinvigorated the dead concept of 3D films … Continue reading
Nothing helps to straighten up a drug addict like having a loved one die from an overdose. This couldn’t be truer for Art Frankel in Fetching Cody. When he wasn’t selling heroin, he was with his girlfriend, Cody, abusing it. … Continue reading
Disclaimer: The following article contains major spoilers regarding the BBC series, Sherlock. On Sunday, May 20, American audiences finally experienced the season finale of the BBC series Sherlock. The episode, entitled “The Reichenbach Fall”, brought the season to a heart-stopping … Continue reading
With Monday’s release of the teaser trailer for Skyfall, the twenty-third entry in the official James Bond franchise, the movie world was once again set abuzz with chatter about the long-delayed film. Skyfall is only the third film to feature Daniel … Continue reading
It’s quite clear that every person’s goal in life is to achieve higher status. Whether that be economical, personal, political, or spiritual, we are all striving towards advancement. Yet, despite our motivation and desire, many of us fall short of … Continue reading
Cristiada (retitled “For Greater Glory,” for the greater glory of its U.S. release) tells the epic and true story of the Cristero War. Set in Mexico in 1926, President Plutarcho Elías Calles (Rubén Blades), a Mason and a staunch atheist, launches a … Continue reading
NOTE: I did NOT see The Avengers in 3D, because I have never seen a 3D film and thought, “Yeah, that looked really good.” The Avengers was not filmed in 3D, which means it went through a post-production conversion process. … Continue reading
As the 2012 race for the Republican presidential nomination wraps up, abortion rights are once again at the forefront of the national conversation. Whether that means Rick Santorum bashing Mitt Romney for his flip-flopping stance on the topic, or Newt Gingrich’s push to defund Planned Parenthood, abortion, once again, has a huge rhetorical platform. Commitment … Continue reading
High Society: A Pot Boiler is definitely for stoners; I felt like I had to be high just to enjoy it. We are introduced to three roommates with classic contrasting personalities: Galvin, the sword-yielding, socially-secure, high-functioning stoner; Yakob, the socially-awkward Navajo computer … Continue reading
Last month, the Weinstein Company fought a very public battle with the MPAA over their film, Bully. The documentary, filmed by director Lee Hirsch, received an R rating from the MPAA, meaning no child under 17 would be allowed to … Continue reading
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