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Moral Complexity in “Eastern Promises”

Posted on Oct. 22, 2009 by Phillip

David Cronenberg seems to get off on showing close-up shots of gruesome things like people getting their faces blown off with a shot-gun (re: A History of Violence). In a world where beheadings make the news at least two or … Continue reading →

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“Away From Her” Will Become a Canadian Classic

Posted on Jul. 30, 2009 by Phillip

Away From Her is a quiet movie about a couple dealing with Alzheimer’s disease — and it’s not depressing or melodramatic. The understated but perfectly nuanced performances from Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie, together with Sarah Polley‘s subtle direction, deliver … Continue reading →

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“Never Cry Wolf” and “The Snow Walker”

Posted on Feb. 28, 2009 by Phillip

Never Cry Wolf and The Snow Walker are based on works by Farley Mowat and should be seen together. If you like one, chances are you’ll like the other. The drama is magnified in both movies by the desolate and … Continue reading →

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