Roger Ebert, the Critic Behind the Thumb [I believe this link only lasts for a limited time.] by A. O. Scott is a MUST READ for folks who like to watch and think and talk about movies. I love this article that covers such range: Ebert’s career as a print critic; how Siskel and Ebert […]
“It seems fair to say that in the world today there are not many stories bigger or more complicated than the movement of large groups of people from one country to another. And yet, perhaps because it is so vast and complex, it is a story that can be comprehended only in its fine-grained, human […]
Alex Detrick pulled together another fine evening last night at the Missouri History Museum, featuring Independent Lens film “Iron Ladies of Liberia” which will later air on KETC/Channel 9 April 6th at 11 p.m. Click here for video clip and political background on Liberia and the film.
Click here for 2005 Washington Post article written before […]
The Bucket List, starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, directed by Rob Reiner, written by Justin Zackham
Director Rob Reiner and writer Justin Zackham’s comedy-drama “The Bucket List” provides much-needed education on living and dying for American society This is a buddy movie with a twist when “two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward […]
Because of Alan’s time in Afghanistan, and because of the timing of his work with the UN in Afghanistan from 1993 onward, I was thrilled when he agreed to review the political satire “Charlie Wilson’s War.” I’d seen the film, thought it well-made, and well-acted, but really could find no words to share. So, it […]
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I saw “Sweeney Todd” on my birthday with another December brithday gal, Liz Parker, who leads the Alton writing group and is the daughter of Bill Parker, who worked with my father as business agent for the union when my dad was the steward and one […]
Click here to read about Denzel Washington’s creative marketing strategies to get “The Great Debaters” made.
“Melvin Beaunorus Tolson (February 6, 1898–August 29, 1966) was an American Modernist poet, educator, columnist, and politician. His work concentrated on the experience of African Americans and includes several poetic histories. He was a contemporary of the Harlem Renaissance and, […]
The St. Louis Writers Guild did its best to get a free preview screening of “The Kite Runner,” but didn’t quite make the numbers. This whetted my appetite to see the film, though, and last night I walked up to the Chase Park Plaza Hotel Cinema, just a few blocks from my place to see […]
Since the death of my sister and mother in the past three years, I’ve watched many films on the theme “for every loss there’s something to be found.” Here is another that someone handed me yesterday. It garnered Two Thumbs up from Roeper and his guest critic on “At the Movies.” I like it, […]
In Blood Diamond a fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. But, what are the real jewels here?
The smuggler is searching for a diamond, but finds God in an unexpected series of plot turns that change his heart.
The fisherman is searching for his son, the […]
