Cairo 678 is the first major Egyptian film to cover the country’s growing problem of sexual assault. It is rather lengthy, but honest in focus and full of heart.
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Cairo 678
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Monsieur Lazhar
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, “Monsieur Lazhar” is an inspiring tale of a teacher’s ability to rally a grieving classroom. Continue reading
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Isolation (2005)
Mad cow disease has a new face of terror, and it includes an exoskeleton and vampire fangs. Continue reading
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The Devil’s Double
A sensationalized look back at Uday Hussein, who lived a life as interesting as it was vile. Gorehounds, watch out for this one! Continue reading
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Love Crime
A fantastic last hurrah for one of France’s most prolific directors, “Love Crime” is thrilling from start to finish. Continue reading
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A Screaming Man
A reality check for all of those who think they’ve been dealt a cruddy hand of cards in life. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: With a Friend Like Harry…
“With a Friend Like Harry…” — a French-language, evil-interloper thriller — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Lives of Others
“The Lives of Others” — a troubling depiction of political clamps on expression and emotion — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading