Reviews
Monday, April 15 2013
My Father and Jackie Robinson: '42'
The story of my father and Jackie Robinson suffused my childhood, and my admiration for both of these artists, both men representing history in their own ways, seems always to be part of my emotional and moral fabric.
Friday, April 12 2013
'42': The Mythology of Jackie Robinson, Done Right
42, like Lincoln, reminds us that one person, at a pivotal moment, can overcome popular prejudices and help change rules and expectations.
Thursday, September 30 2010
Salvation Is For Sale In 'The Order'
The Order has a veiled reference to The Exorcist and its demon Pazuzu. It’s illustrative to compare these two films, for they’re both concerned with the same themes—occult knowledge and the nature of evil.
Sunday, January 1 1995
A Knight's Tale (2001)
They hold this discussion against the backdrop of a couple of dead bodies, one hanged and still dangling, the other in a cage suspended from the same scaffolding. The meaning is clear: life (and death) in this time and place kind of sucks if you're not of 'noble birth.'"
Blogs
Friday, April 12 2013
'42': Is It Too Simplistic?
The new Jackie Robinson bio-pic 42 is taking some heat in critical circles for portraying racism too simplistically. Have writers embraced over-criticism of the movie when they should be paying attention to its positive potential?
Friday, April 12 2013
The Bummer of '42'
Race is always handled awkwardly and obviously in film. The latest on the legacy of Jackie Robinson is no exception.
