Archive for October, 2009

FILM REVIEW: Eid midad Laila [Laila’s Birthday]

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

© A.J. Malouin 2009

(Rating: 2 by The Film Snob.)
(See our side-bar page “How Caryl & Al and The Film Snob Rate Movies”)

(2008/Palestine/Tunisia/Netherlands. Written and directed by Rashid Masharawi.)

Even in a country occupied by a powerful, oppressive army of their enemies, ordinary people have to find ways to live their daily lives. That they can do so with grace and dignity is a testimony to the power of the human spirit. That you and I can watch this grace and dignity unfold in a beautiful though occupied city is a testimony to the power of great filmmaking. Such is the journey we take during “Laila’s Birthday.”

This is a stunning film.

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Boys Are Back

Friday, October 9th, 2009

What To See This Weekend. Or Not.

Friday, October 2nd, 2009