While the concept of faith is never addressed in “Handsome Harry,” the entire film is built on it.
Film
The Mystical Gaze: How movies help us encounter the transcendent.
How films can initiate the spectator into a world of transcendence.
In the Gloaming: Conor McPherson’s ‘The Eclipse’ mixes horror and romance
Though it may scare you at times, the film “The Eclipse” ultimately bestows a sense of tranquility.
In Plain Sight: “The Art of the Steal” chronicles the last days of a great museum
“The Art of the Steal” presents a convincing case to keep the Barnes Foundation in suburban Philadelphia.
Guilt Remains: Sin is inescapable in Michael Haneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’
“The White Ribbon” is a bracing argument for the ubiquity of sin. But it has little to say about redemption.
A New World: The wonders of James Cameron’s “Avatar”
After watching “Avatar,” our critic was grateful for the 25-minute walk home and a chance to calm down.
A Children’s Crusade: The surprising pro-life message of “Extraordinary Measures”
“Extraordinary Measures” illustrates the deep divide between rhetoric and reality for families caring for children with special needs.
Creation Story: A new film portrays the evolution of Darwins thought.
Like Charles Darwin, the film “Creation” seems inclined to think that God and evolution can co-exist.
This Girl’s Life: A young woman comes of age in “An Education”
In “An Education” Jenny is a bright sixteen-year-old who feels trapped in her early-1960s English town.
Flying Solo: A road movie for the Great Recession
“Up in the Air” is a heady mix of social drama, dark comedy and, figuratively speaking, mile-high romance.
