Category: Film

Kevin Drum asks if Fahrenheit 9/11 serves as a pointedly political Rorschach test: you see in it primarily a reflection of yourself. Having seen the film on Sunday I am inclined to agree with the quote Kevin gives from the Volkh blog: I was struck by the sheer cunningness of Moore’s film….notice the film’s meticulousness…

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman with his verdict on Fahrenheit 9/11. He pretty much supports Moore: And for all its flaws, “Fahrenheit 9/11” performs an essential service. It would be a better movie if it didn’t promote a few unproven conspiracy theories, but those theories aren’t the reason why millions of people who aren’t…

Michael Moore’s new film has surpassed even the most optimistic predictions. It has quite literally turned into phenomenon. I am looking forward to seeing it, but I have taken on board the numerous criticisms of the film, most pointedly seen in the blogopshere.

I just watched Life is Beautiful, after putting off seeing if for 6 whole years. To say I was impressed would be understating, to say it was a one of the best films I have ever seen, would be putting it mildly. I have seen no better depiction of the Holocaust – and no better…

Yes you can see a preview now of Star Trek: Nemesis, not as much of a fan as I used to be, but was once a real Trekker 🙂