Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Biograph’s 40th

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

On its 40th anniversary, the Biograph Theatre, or perhaps something akin to its reanimated spirit, will serve up a pair of highly acclaimed films as a double feature. In other words, the James River Film Society will present “Breathless” — … Continue reading →

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Screening Recommendation: I Am

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I realize that is post comes with rather short notice, but I wanted to put it out there nonetheless. Sonali Gulati will be screening her award-winning film I Am in Richmond tonight (Friday, 16 December 2011) at 1708 Gallery.  Doors open … Continue reading →

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Five Film Favorites: Gun Fights

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I have not yet worked out the ethical dilemma of how I can find certain forms of violence so mesmerizing and, yes, entertaining in cinema while knowing that those same forms of violence, when they occur in real life, have such devastating … Continue reading →

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Five Film Favorites: Christmas Movies of the Damned

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

The Christmas season is a boom time financially for Hollywood, and it’s also when moviegoers get that soggy glow in their eyes as they remember their holiday favorites. It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Inn, The Shop … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Recommendation: The Muppets

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Some of my favorite movie reviewers write for The New York Times, and thanks to the wonders of the internet, I can read them online. Of course, The New York Times had to go and put a limit on the … Continue reading →

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