Daily Archives: September 2, 2025

Movie Preview: Silkworms and Revolution hit 19th Century Hispaniola — “Under the Same Sun”

The latest from Catalan filmmaker Ulisses Porra is a drama from the Revolutionary Birth of the Dominican Republic. Mulberry trees and silk production in a Spanish colony teetering towards independence? It’s a centerpiece at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival … Continue reading

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RIP Graham Greene: Actor who humorously humanized Native Americans on Screen dies at 73

Damn. Graham Greene died. He was one of my favorite character actors, a stoic and noble but more often lighthearted presence in films such as “Dances with Wolves” and on TV (“Northern Exposure,””Longmire,” “Tulsa King”). An Oneida Indian, he was … Continue reading

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Documentary Review: A Silent Saga of Celluloid, Cinema and Yukon History — “Dawson City: Frozen Time”

A mesmirizing movie of film, pop culture and Canadian history, “Dawson City: Frozen Time” slipped by many of us when it earned film festival circuit and limited release back in 2017. But its beauty and breathtaking ambition make it a … Continue reading

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