A film’s synopsis can peak interest or destroy it altogether. Director Sam Kadi’s The Citizen does the former. The story of an Arab immigrant named Ibrahim (Egyptian actor Khlaed Nabawy from Fair Game) who wins the American green card lottery only to arrive in New York City on September 10, 2001 definitely intrigues a cinephile. […]
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Blood Diamonds and a Corrupt Diplomat in The Ambassador (Dir. Mads Brügger 2011 Denmark)
Politically charged documentaries are a dime a dozen. Documentaries of a satirical nature, that also say a great deal about world politics in an informative, engaging, and humorous way are less common. Danish Director Mads Brugger ventures into the territory of political documentary satire, or a political farce, with The Ambassador. Mads opens The Ambassador […]
Frankenweenie Science Fair, “Sparking an Interest in Science,” presented by Discovery Science Center and El Capitan Theatre
The Discovery Science Center (DSC) and El Capitan Theatre are partnering to host a Frankenweenie Science Fair, “Sparking an Interest in Science,” concluding October 5, 2012 in conjunction with the film’s release. Structured as a competition, the participating students will conduct and submit their own inventive science experiment to compete for three grand prizes. […]
First Look of Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln
The first look at Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln was revealed today at Inside Movies–EW. Take a look at the image, it is a remrkable resemblance. The first look at Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln was revealed today at Inside Movies–EW. Take a look at the image, it is a remrkable resemblance. […]
First Annual Korean American Film Festival Los Angeles (KAFFLA) to take place August 9-11, 2012
New York City has had the pleasure of hosting the Korean American Film Festival and now it is Los Angeles’ turn. The inaugural Korean American Film Festival Los Angeles (KAFFLA) kicks off on August 9th, 2012 and runs until the 11th at the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036). […]