Yearly Archives: 2004

No wonder they call it the DaVinci Clone. The plot elements are just too close to the books. Of course it is in a new, US setting, our heroes are searching for the lost treasure, hidden by the freemason founding … Continue reading →

As I write these lines I am listening to a CD titled Oceania. The music is a mixture of indigenous tunes with modern instruments, as imagined by Jaz Coleman and published by Philip Glass’ neo-classic label. They are singing in … Continue reading →

I was watching this movie on and off as it was running in the background of a Chrismukah party. Chrismukah is the festival for those who celebrate both or neither of Hanukkah and Christmas, this time it was a pleasant … Continue reading →

One of the best of the year. I am saying it not just as a Johnny Depp (and Kate Winslet) fan. This is based on the life of the Peter Pan author, James Matthew Barrie. Although that kid’s story is … Continue reading →

A funny and not melancholic Persian movie without children. A real treat. A petty criminal escapes from prison by dressing up as an imam. On his way out of the country due to unforeseen circumstances he gets trapped in a … Continue reading →

I had very vague recollection only of this move, so it was good that I saw it again, with adult head and eyes. A few days after re-watching it I stumbled upon a fresh New York Times article (Truth Stranger … Continue reading →

Another oft seen move in a new light for me. Focusing on the religious aspect I had to notice the Christian undertones in Maria’s name and room with its altar, the sacrificial/savior aspects of Tony’s death … Recently I am … Continue reading →

This is Robert Downey Sr.’s independent movie. Sr. as in Jr’s dad. Independent as in no studio supported it. In it a token black person on an advertising agency’s board is voted the new chairman upon the old/founder’s one death. … Continue reading →

This was the last movie we’ve seen on my Religion and Film class. I’ve seen it half a dozen times in the past, but in this setting I learned quite a few new information. This was one of the first … Continue reading →

I watched this on my grainy TV from cable instead of crystal clear from DVD. That was a mistake. I shouldn’t have settled for less than perfect image where visuals are king. My favorite of the 9 short animations around … Continue reading →