We just put out a whole bunch of new movies so come on in and Check Them Out! I'm going to highlight a couple more today. You may notice the critic rating meter I'm placing after each review. This is a composite rating generated by the Movie Review Query Engine (MRQE). The scale goes from 0-100 and if you click on it you will be taken to the MRQE entry for the movie which has links to all the major reviews for the movie. A great resource!
"Lake of Fire" is a documentary look at the abortion issue directed by Tony Kaye. He directed "American History X" and it took him 15 years to make this. Shot entirely in black and white it is supposed to be an insightful look at the issue from all sides.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007047258
Next is "Howards End". It's a Merchant Ivory period piece starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins based on the E.M Forster book. I'm highlighting this because the library just recieved three other E.M Forster based movies, "Where Angels Fear To Tread", "A Room With a View", and "A Passage to India". All are special two disc sets with lots of supplemental goodies for fans of these films to watch. These are well acted, beautifully shot, heartwrenching films that are great to watch at home.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007042925/Holdings
Here's an old preview for "Howards End".
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Check It Out!
More movies today...
This one looks interesting -- "Amreeka". If you watch this please let us know what you think.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007050548/Holdings
Here's the summary and the preview:
"Muna Farah, a Palestinian single mom, struggles to maintain her optimistic spirit in the daily grind of intimidating West Bank checkpoints, the constant nagging of a controlling mother, and the haunting shadows of a failed marriage. Everything changes one day when she receives a letter informing her that her family has been granted a U.S. green card, and she moves with her teenage son to small town Illinois."
Another one that I've been looking forward to seeing is "Good Hair". This is a documentary featuring Chris Rock.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060538/Holdings
Here's the summary and a preview:
"Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African American’s activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more."
This one looks interesting -- "Amreeka". If you watch this please let us know what you think.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007050548/Holdings
Here's the summary and the preview:
"Muna Farah, a Palestinian single mom, struggles to maintain her optimistic spirit in the daily grind of intimidating West Bank checkpoints, the constant nagging of a controlling mother, and the haunting shadows of a failed marriage. Everything changes one day when she receives a letter informing her that her family has been granted a U.S. green card, and she moves with her teenage son to small town Illinois."
Another one that I've been looking forward to seeing is "Good Hair". This is a documentary featuring Chris Rock.
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060538/Holdings
Here's the summary and a preview:
"Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African American’s activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more."
Friday, March 26, 2010
Check It Out!
Movies today. Here are some new ones that will be hitting the shelves next week. As always please comment, offer a review or make suggestions.
First up, “The Cove”. This won the Academy Award for Best Documentary this year.
From the summary:
“In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan is a highly guarded secret. During the night, Taiji fishermen engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The work is so horrifying, the fishermen will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the outside world. When a team of elite activists, filmmakers, and free-divers embark on a secret mission to penetrate their cover, the shocking discoveries they find there are just the tip of the iceberg.”
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060536/Holdings
Next we have “Ballast”. Big time award winner at Sundance 2008. The cinematography is supposed to be especially noteworthy.
From the summary:
“In the cold winter light of the Mississippi Delta, three lonely people stumble under the weight of a shared tragedy. Lawrence is paralyzed with grief after the suicide of his twin brother. Twelve-year-old James drifts into the perilous orbit of local teenagers while his single mother, Marlee, is too exhausted from her menial job to interpret the clues. Sudden violence forces mother and son to flee their home and they alight on Lawrence's property. This safe harbor rekindles the fury of a bitter, longstanding conflict.”
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060537/Holdings
First up, “The Cove”. This won the Academy Award for Best Documentary this year.
From the summary:
“In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan is a highly guarded secret. During the night, Taiji fishermen engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The work is so horrifying, the fishermen will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the outside world. When a team of elite activists, filmmakers, and free-divers embark on a secret mission to penetrate their cover, the shocking discoveries they find there are just the tip of the iceberg.”
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060536/Holdings
Next we have “Ballast”. Big time award winner at Sundance 2008. The cinematography is supposed to be especially noteworthy.
From the summary:
“In the cold winter light of the Mississippi Delta, three lonely people stumble under the weight of a shared tragedy. Lawrence is paralyzed with grief after the suicide of his twin brother. Twelve-year-old James drifts into the perilous orbit of local teenagers while his single mother, Marlee, is too exhausted from her menial job to interpret the clues. Sudden violence forces mother and son to flee their home and they alight on Lawrence's property. This safe harbor rekindles the fury of a bitter, longstanding conflict.”
http://plus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/007060537/Holdings
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