Because It Was Him, Because It Was Me
by“Is it better to speak or to die?” Set against the backdrop of a splendid, sun-drenched summer vacation somewhere in Northern Italy, “Call Me…
Film Review
Just Eat It
byForty percent of food grown or raised in the US—one-third globally—is not eaten. Households account for 15 to 25 percent of that waste. “Wasting…
Wonder Woman: A Review
bySince its announcement, “Wonder Woman” has had a continuous uphill battle ahead of its release. Some viewers see little hope in Warner Brothers’ DC…
The Zookeeper’s Wife: A Review
byThe first thing the viewer sees in “The Zookeeper’s Wife” is the back of Antonina Żabiński’s (Jessica Chastain) head. The camera remains fixed on…
“Moonlight”: A Review
by“Who is you, Chiron?” Identity is perhaps the most crucial, and yet maddeningly elusive—even contradictory—parts of life. “Moonlight” is all about the challenges, changes,…
“Denial”: A Review
byIn “Denial”, Deborah Libstadt must defend herself and the historical integrity of the Holocaust when holocaust denier David Irving sues her for libel. The…
Under the Sun
byLoudspeakers call all citizens to attention, people flock to gather in an otherwise empty basketball court, and so begins a morning of requisite…
Portland International Film Festival’s “Francofonia”
byUpon first entering the Whitsell Auditorium, the theater under the Portland Art Museum, I couldn’t figure out where to sit. Normally when I…
The Hateful Eight
byIt’s not actually film that you’re watching when you go to the movies these days. What you’re seeing on the screen is a digital…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
byThe force has awakened and so have audiences around the world. Back in 2012 when George Lucas sold his mega-franchise to The Walt…