Salmon Fishing in the Yemen presents an unusual mix of romance, politics, environmentalism, international affairs, humor, seriousness; it humanizes the character of an Arab sheik; pokes fun at the Brits. While the movie is farfetched, I enjoyed it. Three stars.
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Filmmaker uses novel site to fundraise for doc on Boston 60s WBCN rock politics radio
Boston filmmaker Bill Lichtenstein is seeking $104K to fund documentary "The American Revolution" about 60s Boston radio station WBCN. "We changed the world once and we can do it again," he says.
The Oscars, James Franco (did I tell you he’s my cousin?) and me.
I am a total fan of James Franco. Even thought his appearance at the Oscars in red dress and blond wig was funny. He's a distant cousin...which I tell everyone I can, every chance I get.
Love and Other Drugs: Funny but Difficult
But while the is full of sex scenes and Viagara jokes, don't be fooled: it's funny and enjoyable but deals with difficult and provocative themes.
Eat, Love and Pray you don’t have to see it again
My mom, who is getting a bit forgetful, told me that if she forgot the title and went to see it again I have her permission to put her in a home.
Mao’s Last Dancer–breathtakingly beautiful
Mao's Last Dancer is so moving that I even teared up at times. I'd give it 3 and 3/4 stars--and a great recommendation for anyone who likes dance and US patriotism.
Wiseman's La Danse: Three-and-a-half stars
We ended up staying through to the end--partly because we wanted to take part in the question and answer session with the director, but mainly because, despite the film's length and some imperfections, we found it quite beautiful.
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