Watching a feature film or a TV mini-series is fun. So is
talking about it. These reviews will provide things
to talk about.
Some movies have a twist that is best experienced before
it is explained. Since I seldom write about such movies, most
of these reviews will cover an entire film. However when it
is inappropriate to learn about the ending before seeing the
film, I will put any spoiler at the end of my review and mark
it very clearly.
My Favorites
link (year released, director, language)
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The Power of the Dog
(2021, Jane Campion, English)
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The English Patient
(1996, Anthony Minghella, English)
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The Debut
(1977, Nouska van Brakel, Dutch)
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Poetry
(2010, Chang-dong Lee, Korean)
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Grave of the Fireflies
(1988, Isao Takahata, Japanese or English)
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More to come.
Ethnic Films
link (year released, ethnicity/nationality, language)
These films are mostly directed,
screen-written, and acted by members of the indicated ethnic
group.
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Difret
(2014, Ethiopian, Amharic)
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The Fast Runner
(2001, Inuit, Inuktitut)
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Himalaya
(1999, Tibet/Nepal, Dopoli & Nepali)
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A Guerra da Beatriz
(2013, East Timor, Tetum & Indonesian)
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Do the Right Thing (coming)
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Smoke Signals (coming)
These films are often available on DVD which you may be able
to check out from you local library or buy. Many libraries also offer film streaming through Hoopla or Kanopy. Of course there are many other streaming possibilities. You can find any of them at
