Daily Archives: November 25, 2013

Next Screening: “CinemAbility”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

This Oscar-qualifying documentary is about Hollywood’s historical treatment of the disabled, on screen and behind the camera. Lots of clips and interviews with actors, directors, advocates and disabled actors, editors, producers et al. Looks very promising.

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Movie Review: “Black Nativity”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

“Black Nativity” is a musical updating of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes’ play, based loosely — very loosely — on the way Jesus of Nazareth entered the world in a manger in Bethlehem. And once it finds its footing, this … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Inside Llewyn Davis”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Homer’s “The Odyssey” was the inspiration behind the Coen brothers’ “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.” And that ancient epic provides the loose structure and coded, contemplative essence of their latest, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” a brooding folk-music-on-the-brink-of Dylan period piece built … Continue reading →

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Vintage behind-the-scenes shots give away sci-fi classics’ secrets

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

io9.com posted this cool collection of shots from “Metropolis” and “Star Wars” that gives you a new appreciation for “How did they DO that?”

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