
"The Water Diviner": A farmer's post-war search for closure
We saw this film because we've consistently been impressed with Australian movies. We weren't disappointed.

“There is Power in a Union”: Strong story needs to take our side
This is a thorough and objective account of American labor history from its beginnings to recent times.

“Ex Machina”: what will the androids do?
You can tell when a movie was a genuine art experience if you're still thinking about it a week after you saw it.

Poets honor 'migration' paintings of Jacob Lawrence
For a tribute in verse to one of the 20th century's greatest painters, the late Jacob Lawrence, only the finest poets would do.

In new play, God comes to Earth, finds his humanity
So, did you hear the one about God walking into the psychologist's office? That's the premise of "O My God."

Bewitched: America’s Puritan past - and present
"Abigail/1702" reminds us of America's primal sins and psychoses, and ponders the deeply reactionary side of U.S. history.

Not a very comfortable place for "Mad Men"
Odd disjointedness and surreal fantasy dreamscapes feature prominently in this episode.

Today in history: Centennial of radical artist Orson Welles
On this date in 1915, the director and title role star of the classic 1941 film "Citizen Kane" was born.

Disturbing questions posed in documentaries at Full Frame 2015
Three law enforcement documentaries posed intense questions at the Full Frame film festival.

Big Muddy movies: The top ten Vietnam War films
Today is the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War; a great way to reflect is through 'Nam war movies.

