Posted by James Brown on Saturday, January 31, 2015,
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Two Days, One Night (Deux jours, une nuit)
Directed By: Luc Dardenne and Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Starring: Marion Cotillard and Fabrizio Rongione
I've been slipping on the foreign film front over the past year. Sadly, I've not seen any of the nominees in the best foreign language film category for the Oscars. It's a real shame because foreign films are often hidden gems that don't get the respect or recognition they deserve. In light of my shortcomings on this front, I'm going to make one last N... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, December 8, 2013,
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The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza)
Directed By: Paolo Sorrentino Starring: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso, Iaia Forte, and Pamela Villoresi
It's been a week to remember. On Wednesday, President Obama gave a potent speech advocating for the poor that might just indicate the direction for the rest of his second term. On Thursday, we lost a giant of the twentieth century in former South African President Nelson Mandela, a fierce opponent of not just against apa... Continue reading ...
I was never big on reality TV. Sure, I watched the first few seasons of American Idol and the first season of Survivor back in the day. After that brief foray into it, I went right on back to scripted programs. That's what I knew and that's what I loved. I've never watched any of the popular serie... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, April 29, 2012,
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We Have a Pope (Habemus Papam)
Directed By: Nanni Moretti
Starring: Michel Piccoli and Nanni Moretti
Being a leader is hard work. How many people have shied away from opportunities to lead a student organization, a neighborhood association, or some committee at work? Stepping up to the plate can be tough stuff, and often none of us want to do it in the midst of our already stressful lives. You know you've avoided something like this at some point in your life. Hell, I certainly have...on mor... Continue reading ...
