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November 28, 2010
The Devils (Ken Russell, 1971)
Legend goes that The Devils was considered so extreme in its time that it was banned in North America and never distributed on home video here.
October 1, 2010
The African diaspora: Colonialism and displacement
The transatlantic slave trade was one of the most disruptive acts in history, separating Africans from their backgrounds, traditions, and identities. This has had a significant impact on diaspora films.
September 28, 2010
Flowers of Shanghaï (Hsiao-Hsien Hou, 1998)
Hou Hsiao Hsien’s depiction of life in Flowers of ShanghaÏ explores the inherent contradictions in the era’s Chinese society.
October 22, 2013
Drug War (Johnny To, 2012)
Drug War's writing is sharp and gripping, surprising us at every turn, setting up great action scenes, brilliantly directed by Johnny To.
March 26, 2010
Dan in Real Life (Peter Hedges, 2007)
Dan in Real Life is predictable, and its characters rarely venture into unknown territory. It makes for a passable rental, but not much else.
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