Cinema in Focus: Powerful and Deep, ‘The Rite’ Does No Wrong
It offers surprising theological and existential insight about exorcism — but it's not for the faint of heartCinema in Focus: ‘Black Swan’ Takes a Turn to the Dark Side
The internal story of a troubled ballerina is powerfully told in this disturbing taleCinema in Focus: ‘Casino Jack’ Right On the Money
The moral is ancient and the morality obvious in the story of Jack AbramoffCinema in Focus: Boxing Drama ‘The Fighter’ Triumphs
Film tells a semi-true story of Micky Ward, whose battles weren't only in the ringCinema in Focus: ‘The King’s Speech’ Offers a Glimpse of Ourselves
In this study of British King George VI, we also see a bit of ourselvesCinema in Focus: ‘True Grit’
In the Coen brothers' remake of this classic western, the price for murder and vengeance are clearly notedCinema in Focus: ‘The Tourist’
Romantic mystery starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp is well done but troublingCinema in Focus: ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader’
The third film in the series is well done both cinematically and thematicallyCinema in Focus: ‘Tangled’
Latest telling of the ancient fairytale Rapunzel is unexpectedly insightfulCinema in Focus: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I’
Increasingly dark, the series' two-part ending also rests on the power of love to defeat the power of evilCinema in Focus: ‘Unstoppable’
Denzel Washington's latest film demonstrates the power of sacrificial actsCinema in Focus: ‘For Colored Girls’
Full of poetic style, the screen adaptation gives insight into both ethnic and gender issuesCinema in Focus: ‘Morning Glory’
The film delivers insights into human behavior with comedic skillCinema in Focus: ‘Fair Game’
The story of former CIA agent Valerie Plame serves as a lesson on freedom and democracyCinema in Focus: ‘Nowhere Boy’
The exploration of John Lennon's adolescent years leaves us wanting moreCinema in Focus: ‘Life As We Know It’
Tale explores the notion of opposites attract with romance and laughterCinema in Focus: ‘The Social Network’
Intriguing film explores the founding and societal effects of FacebookCinema in Focus: ‘Conviction’
Film tells the true-life story of a man unjustly convicted, and of his sister's dedication to set him freeCinema in Focus: ‘Secretariat’
Inspiring film chronicles the accomplishments of a champion racehorse and his ownerCinema in Focus: ‘You Again’
The film explores the often painful realities of high school, and later the need for apologies and forgivenessCinema in Focus: ‘Easy A’
The film's agenda is obvious and degradingCinema in Focus: ‘Flipped’
The film is a study in understanding the perspective of other peopleCinema in Focus: ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’
The autobiographical tale follows Li Cunxin's journey to freedomCinema in Focus: ‘Get Low’
Aaron Schneider's debut feature-length film communicates the tragedy of a guilt-ridden life and the necessity of forgivenessCinema in Focus: ‘The Switch’
The film explores the implications of redefining marriage and familyCinema in Focus: ‘Eat, Pray, Love’
A middle-age woman travels the world in a spiritual questCinema in Focus: ‘Despicable Me’
The moral of the story hits its mark, but the animation limits its depthCinema in Focus: ‘Charlie St. Cloud’
The film explores loving relationships before and after deathCinema in Focus: ‘Inception’
Weaving the necessity of forgiveness into the mix, this is science fiction at its bestCinema in Focus: ‘Knight and Day’
The combining of an action film with a love story is not unusual, but this one is unusually entertainingCinema in Focus: ‘Toy Story 3’
From the masterful story line to its 3-D technology, the third film in the series is a must-seeCinema in Focus: ‘The Karate Kid’
The remake is still a moving tale of courage and guidanceCinema in Focus: ‘Shrek Forever After’
The final chapter in the series takes a decidedly darker turnCinema in Focus: ‘The A-Team’
While the cast is disappointing, the film is an enjoyable journey that sets the stage for inevitable sequelsCinema in Focus: ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’
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