Wednesday, December 17 2008
Western
Though not a “political film”, it’s tough to argue against some level of socio-political implication of two multi-ethnic foreigners traipsing around idyllic western France, looking for stability.
Friday, January 25 2008
Digital Dynamite: The 30 Best DVDs of 2007
It was the year of the behemoth box set, the multi-disc triumph that tried to give long suffering fans everything their demanding little digital hearts ever desired. Here are PopMatters' 30 picks for the best DVDs of the year.
Friday, January 12 2007
Pans Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) (2006)
As her belief in herself comes full circle, as she discovers her crucial mythological role as it exists alongside her role alongside her mother, Ofelia becomes more real than her gorgeous allegory can bear.
Thursday, January 11 2007
The Pay Off: The Best Film of 2006
For many of the movies on PopMatters' 2006 list of the year's best films, it is clear that a heavy personal and professional stake was riding on the final product.
Monday, April 5 2004
Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
The title refers to many 'things,' most simultaneously dirty and pretty.
Thursday, August 7 2003
Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Dirty Pretty Things is a film about beaten down, exhausted, tenaciously hopeful workers.
