Drama, Movies

Omar

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The conflict between Israel and Palestinians is back in the news. On this backdrop, Omar is an even more poignant drama. The film reminds us of the spy-thrillers made during the cold war. Omar is a young Palestinian baker in love with the sister of one of his friends, which whom he secretly exchanges love [Read More]
Drama, Movies

Rio Bravo

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This John Wayne western is a real treat. Why. It has a diverse set of characters who gradually reveal themselves or change. It has suspense. It has danger. This is one of the best westerns I have seen.

Documentary, Movies

Man on Wire

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There must be hundred of films about bank robberies. I have never seen anything like the Man on Wire. Our hero is a French man. What he doing is also strictly speaking illegal, but even though he gets caught he never goes to prison for his transgression. The man is unique and watching him develop [Read More]
Comedy, Movies

The Great Dictator

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It would be interesting to learn about the reaction of moviegoers who saw the The Great Dictator when the film was first released in 1940. It was still five years before the Great Dictator, Hitler, took his own life with as the Russian army was approaching his underground bunker in Berlin. The world had not [Read More]
Documentary, Movies

Searching for Sugar Man

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I learned about this documentary in the wake of a sad event: Its maker, Malik Bendjelloul, committed suicide two days ago. The film won the Oscar for best documentary in 2012. For this reason the death of Malik Bendjelloul was covered in all the major newspapers the world over. The film is about a singer and [Read More]
Drama, Movies

Captain Phillips

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If you are curious how Somali Pirates can simply take over big container ships and demand ransom from the owners, Captain Phillips shows you how to do it: with machine guns and a lot of daring. The opening scene of the film is the weakest part of the film and the final scene is the [Read More]