Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Paul Gross
Starring: Conor Price | Leslie Nielsen | Molly Parker | Paul Gross
Michael says: “If you see only ONE film about curling, make sure it’s the Canadian romantic comedy, MEN WITH BROOMS. (I challenge you to even find another film about curling.) Since becoming fascinated with this Canadian sport after seeing a
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Rating: 3.75 cats
Director: Christopher Guest
Starring: Bob Balaban | Catherine O'Hara | Christopher Guest | Eugene Levy | Jane Lynch | Parker Posey
Bruce says: “This sweet film is another offering form the ‘Christopher Guest repertory company.’ It is the story of three musical acts, all has-beens who are brought together to perform one last time at a memorial service in honor their
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Rating: 4 cats
Director: Bob Odenkirk
Starring: Annabelle Gurwitch | David Cross | Jack Black | Matt Price | Maura Tierney | Michael Blieden | Stephanie Courtney
Chris says: “I’m so glad I managed to see this film before it left the Coolidge yesterday; MELVIN GOES TO DINNER is a smart, entertaining low budget indie about four thirtysomethings who unexpectedly meet up for dinner. Their conversations are
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Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Lucky McKee
Starring: Angela Bettis | Anna Farris | James Duval | Jeremy Sisto
Michael says: “Here’s a fun film for horror fans. This little indie has a brief one week run in Boston in June, but is already available on DVD at your local video store. If you’re a fan of the horror
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Rating: 5 cats
Director: Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Starring: Margeurite McNeil | MollyParker | Rebecca Jenkins | Stacy Smith
Chris says: “Quiet, understated Canadian film about three daughters dealing with their ailing mother and past demons. It has subtly sound performances, lovely cinematography, and a thoughtful, original script. Molly Parker stands out as Agnes, the prodigal alcoholic daughter who
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Rating: 2.75
Director: Menno Meyjes
Starring: John Cusack | Kevin McKidd | Leelee Sobieski | Molly Parker | Noah Taylor | Ulrich Thomsen
Laura says: “Max Rothman (John Cusack, HIGH FIDELITY) is a progressive art dealer in 1918 Munich when he meets a Corporal whom he fought with in Ypres who aspires to be an artist. Screenwriter Menno Meyjes (THE SIEGE) makes his
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Rating: 4.25 cats
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Starring: Juhani Niemelä | Kaija Pakarinen | Kati Outinen | Markku Peltola
Michael says: Aki Kaurismäki’s THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST is a quirky, romantic comedy with deadpan humor, and a pair of terrific leads. This tale of amnesia avoids many of the cliches of a bad man whose memory is wiped
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Rating: 4 cats
Director: Peter Mullan
Starring: Anne-Marie Duff | Geraldine McEwen | Nora-Jane Noone
Bruce says: “Most films which deal with Christian religion as subject matter deal in faith and redemption. Then we have films such as THE MAGDALENE SISTERS and the brilliant Canadian film, THE BOYS OF ST. VINCENT, which focus on human
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Rating: 3 cats
Director: Émile Gaudreault
Starring: Claudia Ferry | Ginette Reno | Luke Kirby | Mary Walsh | Paul Sorvino | Peter Miller
Bruce says: “MAMBO ITALIANO, a coming-out comedy from Canada, does have its moments. Perhaps that is damning with faint praise. While there are some things to like, some scenes which made me laugh, I am left with a notion of
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Rating: 3 cats
Director: Karim Aïnouz
Starring: Flavio Bauraqui | Lázaro Ramos | Marcelia Cartaxa
Bruce says: “Diehard fans of CITY OF GOD should definitely add MADAME SATA to their must see list. Set in the 1930’s, this is the story of Madame Sata, a bisexual transvestite gangster, who is very much a part of
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