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October 1, 2013 – 12:06 am in FilmEden: A Film Journey into Human Bondage
There are more individuals enslaved today than there were at the height of the transatlantic slave trade. This includes humans trafficked for sex and for different forms of labour. It is estimated… -
August 1, 2013 – 11:13 am in FilmThe Most Unpleasant Person You’ll Ever Meet: The Corporation
Corporations rule our lives. It’s not a sentiment people like to hear, especially in the democratic nations of the West. But the fact is, more and more it is becoming clear that government “by… -
June 1, 2013 – 6:05 pm in FilmThe Symbiosis of Artist and Viewer: François Ozon’s Dans la Maison
What is art? What is a work of art without a viewer? What is the relationship of the viewer to the work? To the artist? François Ozon’s film “Dans la Maison” (In the House) weaves some… -
April 18, 2013 – 8:33 pm in FilmHollywood at Arms: How the Movies Take America to War
The American film industry has always been fond of portraying war. Since its earliest beginnings, telling the tale of America’s wars has been a Hollywood staple. The depiction of armed conflict… -
February 16, 2013 – 12:29 pm in FilmWhence Passion?
What happens when, as we age, the passions that drive our lives can no longer be pursued? Or when perfection in those passions can no longer be attained? A new film by first-time director Dustin… -
December 8, 2012 – 8:39 pm in FilmEdward Akrout
Up-and-coming actor Edward Akrout is a magic mix of many cultures that not only shows in his looks, but also in his persona. It’s part of what makes him a versatile, global actor today. W When…