As a Jane Austen fan, I'm always interested in the film versions of her books. I've loved some (the TV-series of Pride and Prejudice; the movie version of Sense and Sensibility written by Emma Thompson; and the TV-version of Persuasion; all three from 1995) and disliked others (the 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice;... Continue Reading →
Movie of the Week: Murderball
A documentary about Quad Rugby, Murderball follows the paraplegic members of Team USA as they train and compete in international tournaments. The title reeks of violence, but the most violent parts of the film are the stories of how the handicapped players wound up in their wheelchairs. Played on indoor basketball courts, Quad Rugby (called... Continue Reading →
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Movie of the Week: Stranger Than Fiction
When it comes to movies, I am behind. Decades ago, I spent two years abroad, and while I blame my absence for being out-of-sync with Hollywood, it isn't true. I've never been able to keep up with cinema. I try to get to the theater to see the movies I'm interested in when they come... Continue Reading →
