Category Archives: Movies

In “Waltz With Bashir” Art Connects Gaza to Sabra and Shatila

Posted on January 25, 2009 by wallwritings

  by James M. Wall             Waltz With Bashir, an animated documentary film by Israeli Director Ari Folman, arrived in U.S. theaters during the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza.  During the invasion, Gary Kamiya wrote … Continue reading →

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007 is Back With a New Enemy: US Imperialism

Posted on November 27, 2008 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The latest James Bond film, The Quantum of Solace, has a vision so different from previous incarnations, that few, if any, film critics noticed the change.   Why?  Because the critics for mass culture outlets focused on the film’s … Continue reading →

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Has Your Newspaper Put a Hate DVD On Your Front Porch?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by wallwritings

  by James M. Wall If you live in a state too red or blue to be considered a swing state, you will not have seen newspaper ads that include a free propaganda documentary DVD film entitled Obsession. On the other hand, If your state … Continue reading →

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The Best Film Ever Made About Politics

Posted on August 15, 2008 by wallwritings

John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart in a John Ford political film by James M. Wall Critics and scholars may differ, but what do they know.  With two national nominating conventions looming, it is time to single out the best film … Continue reading →

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Cannes Festival: Reflections on Our Modern Chaotic World

Posted on July 10, 2008 by wallwritings

                                                 Waltz with Bashir by Ron Holloway Guest columnist Ron Holloway, Chicago-born film critic and scholar, who now … Continue reading →

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News in Brief

Posted on May 25, 2008 by wallwritings

Carter Says It will end June 3 Former President Jimmy Carter told the BBC that he expects the super delegates to swing behind Barack Obama after the last primaries on June 3.  Carter is a super delegate (as a former … Continue reading →

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A Veteran Film Critic previews Cannes

Posted on May 14, 2008 by wallwritings

A Guest column by Ron Holloway  Ron Holloway is a Chicago native steeped in Catholic doctrine (seminary trained), film history, criticism, and the mysteries of film marketing.  He is also acquainted with just about every director who ever made a … Continue reading →

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Primary Colors

Posted on April 25, 2008 by wallwritings

The following post is a revised and updated version of a Christian Century column magazine which was initially published January 29, 2008.   by James M. Wall . . .Movies can be revealing of the character of  presidential candidates.  Some … Continue reading →

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