The documentary ‘Tears of Gaza’ casts a cold eye on a brutal conflict.
John Anderson
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To the Manor Born: PBSs ‘Downton Abbey’ concludes its second season
John Anderson on the second season of PBS’s ‘Downton Abbey’
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Faith at the Movies: The best religious films of 2011
In 2011, a surprising number of films had genuine spiritual intentions.
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The Creator: Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life’
In Terence Malick’s “The Tree of Life,” life is all about choosing between the way of nature and the way of grace.
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The Monks of Tibhirine: Xavier Beauvois’ ‘Of Gods and Men’
“Of Gods and Men’ is a Passion play of a very modern sort.
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The Last Roundup: The movies Hollywood wants you to see
We watch movies to see ourselves disguised as others, made better by others.
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The Seer: ‘Vision’ profiles Hildegard von Bingen
‘Vision,’ Margarethe von Trotta’s study of Hildegard of Bingen, is both a film and a moral lesson.
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Of Eternity and Beyond: Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3’
In ‘Toy Story 3’ the ostensibly inanimate objects are far more animated than most movie stars.
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Not So Merrie: Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’
‘Robin Hood’ may not be any fun, but it certainly has its political instincts in the proper place.
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The Charmer: A rake seeks redemption in ‘Handsome Harry’
While the concept of faith is never addressed in “Handsome Harry,” the entire film is built on it.