Without doubt, the escapades of Allan Karlsson and his adventitious group of friends, will leave audiences reflecting on what it really means to grow old while attempting to retain the most valuable of all possible possessions.
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‘The True Cost’ Q & A With Filmmaker Andrew Morgan and Producer Michael Ross
I think there’s a lot of smart people who have seen what is being fought and won in the food movement and they are channeling that progress into what’s been taking place in the fashion industry.
Read More »Fast Fashion’s Consequences: ‘The True Cost’ a Film by Andrew Morgan
Did you purchase a piece of clothing today or yesterday? Do you know that 1 in 6 people work in the fashion industry? Do you know that only 3% of the workers are in the US? Before Andrew Morgan made this film, he probably knew as much as you do about how clothes are made. We don't source our clothes, but maybe we should. This is a vital topic because every piece of clothing we wear is made by human hands and many of the workers go through a lot to make them.
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Assaya’s talent for cleverly depicting the complex insecurities of these women makes for mesmeric storytelling in 'Clouds of Sils Maria.'
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George Miller makes a triumphant return to the genre he created.
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like most action films, the stakes get higher and the problems multiply as the heroes get closer to their goal. But the challenges in 'Pound of Flesh' are not only physical, but moral. The ultimate obstacle is not physical at all.
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With so-so video presentation and serviceable audio, 'The Last Five Years' is a nice blip on Kendrick’s growing resume.
Read More »2015 Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Bridgend’ in Its North American Premiere
When mysterious suicides bring an inspector and his daughter Sara to the town of Bridgend, Wales, there is no respite for the father and daughter. Both caught up in the evil atmospheres of the town and the surrounding dark forests. Sara becomes estranged from her father and the inspector grows more tyrannical as the situation moves from bad to worse. There is no explanation why teens are killing themselves and everyone wonders who will be next.
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Another impressively well written, structured and acted film from the "Marvel universe, Avengers: Age of Ultron" will not disappoint the fans.
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Effortlessly cool and smooth crime dramas from a Japanese master that prove great storytelling on film does not require either color or sound.
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