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Darrel Manson

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Thelma – Spooky Self-Discovery

Thelma – Spooky Self-Discovery

Strange things happen in Thelma, the horror thriller from director Joachim Trier. Thelma (Eili Harboe), who has been raised by very protective, devoutly Christian parents, goes off to university. Her parents are fearful of what might happen. All seems to be going well...

Darkest Hour – The Birth of a Legend

Darkest Hour – The Birth of a Legend

?He mobilized the English language and sent it into battle.? Winston Churchill is an icon. He is most certainly counted among the greatest (if not the greatest) statesmen of the twentieth century. His voice and inspiring speeches are well known. He led Britain when...

AFIFest Awards and Personal Faves

AFI Fest this year screened 137 films (93 features, 44 shorts) representing 53 countries. The program included 14 official Best Foreign Language Film Oscar??submissions. I managed to make it to 18 films (17 features) during my time at the festival. My top films for...

Thursday at AFIFest

The final day at AFI Fest gave me a chance to finish off with two more films before I made my way home to a more reasonable schedule and eating habits. Both films played before good sized crowds for a Thursday afternoon. Claire Denis?s Bright Sunshine In (aka Let the...

Monday at AFIFest

Before each screening at the festival there is a short promo for AFI which is celebrating its 50th year. It features its three purposes: to preserve film?s history, to honor those who have achieved high levels of artistry, and to educate. The promo has three brief...

The Divine Order – Stepping into the Fray

The Divine Order – Stepping into the Fray

?I believe God?s plan is for all people. All different, but all the same? 1971 was a year of turmoil in many places. But most of that seemed far away from a village in Switzerland. Life just goes on there. But there is to be an election about giving women the right to...

Tuesday at AFIFest

There comes a time at a festival when you?re standing in line and someone asks what you?ve seen that?s good. You know you?ve seen a lot of movies when you can?t remember the titles anymore. It?s a good thing I take a notebook with me. Claire?s Camera (World Cinema...

Sunday at AFI Fest

When I arrived at Hollywood and Highland on Sunday morning, there were some people on the street organizing a march about sexual assault and harassment in the entertainment industry. News in recent weeks has been full of stories about the issue and social media filled...