A teacher’s take on ‘Waiting for Superman’
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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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A Friend Is Born: ‘The Social Network’ examines the founding myth of Facebook
‘The Social Network’ examines the founding myth of Facebook
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A History of Violence: George Clooney seeks some kind of redemption in ‘The American’
‘The American’ is a film about America today: a nation that has made too many weapons and killed too many people.
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Around the World I’ve Searched for You: Julia Roberts embarks on a quasi-spiritual journey in ‘Eat Pray Love’
Julia Roberts’ quest for spiritual enlightenment in ‘Eat Pray Love’ comes across as unremittingly self-centered.
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A Matter of Life and Breath: Fifty years on, ‘Breathless’ still feels alive
‘Breathless’ is not a museum piece; it is not to be talked about in hushed, reverent tones.
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In the Crosshairs: ‘Lebanon’ explores the surrealism of war
‘Lebanon’ is a bracing addition to the canon of anti-war films.
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Confessions of a Heartland Hermit: Robert Duvall channels Tolstoy in ‘Get Low’
The new film “Get Low” contemplates the moral psychology of coming clean.
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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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Scrooged: A villain finds redemption in ‘Despicable Me’
A villain finds redemption in ‘Despicable Me’