historical drama
The Counterfeitors
August 4th, 2008
A review of THE COUNTERFEITORS by Aaron Webb starring directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky Rated R The Counterfeiters is an Austrian film which tells the story of Salomon Sorowitsch, a master counterfeiter who is forced to work for the Nazi’s in their attempt to destabilize the currencies of their wartime enemies. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky (All [...]
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July 25th, 2008
Pan’s Labyrinth Audio Review by James Harleman (contains spoilers) “Is there real immortality and real magic? I believe there is… I believe they are a spiritual reality that is as tangible and as real as the material world… Only those that KNOW where to look – only those that have the right GAZE – can [...]
Read More...It Is As It Was?
January 28th, 2004
“THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST” directed by Mel Gibson Evocative. There has already been so much said regarding the production of Mel Gibson’s film, the subsequent controversy it has evoked, and the cross-denominational support it has engendered. One could talk endlessly about any one of these subjects. However, the flurry of emotions preceding and running [...]
Read More...Empty Welles
July 28th, 2001
A review of “Citizen Kane” by James Harleman Starring Orson Welles, Directed by Orson Welles 2 hrs. 23 min. The film begins at the end. then proceeds to explore the life of a man in a series of vignettes, through the eyes of those who knew him. while this may not sound like a groundbreaking [...]
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