Posts Tagged “film reviews”

The Rites to Remain Silent

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The Artist (2011) and Hugo (2011) are fictional depictions of important moments in film history. In the case of Hugo, the characters are based on real people, but the story telling is on such a grand scale that the truth is buried deep beneath the surface. The Artist is a good imitation of a silent film even when the characters are verge…

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What Makes Jasmine So Blue?

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  Inspired by Tennessee William’s Blanche DuBois, but much better kept, Jasmine may not be at the end of her rope. Perhaps, like Ingmar Bergman, who provided a sequel to Scenes From a Marriage, Woody Allen will revisit Jasmine at some future date.   As Hal’s trophy wife, Jasmine thrives. Giving parties, supporting causes, and lunching…

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