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Doa al karawan (The Nightingale's Prayer)
directed by Henry Barakat
The Curlew's Cry Egypt isn't well known for its films; this is regarded among its best works. |
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Earth
directed by Deepa Mehta
The Dark Side of India's Independence Devastatingly intimate view of the bloody transition to an independent India and Pakistan. |
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Fire
directed by Deepa Mehta
Freedom and Desire in India Banned in India and Pakistan, Fire explores issues of freedom and desire through two frustrated wives, who discover the purity of love through each other. |
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Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight
directed by Ernest Dickerson
Tales From the Crypt Goes Theatrical Demon Knight is a fine popcorn movie destined for repeat viewings. It's the sort of flick that begs to be watched with a few friends and a few more beers. |
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Pratidwandi (Adversary, The)
directed by Satyajit Ray
Unemployed in Calcutta Contemporary life in Calcutta (early 1970's) is depicted here in fine fashion. Satyajit Ray remains unsurpassed for continually showing life in his native country. |
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Wolves of Wall Street
directed by David DeCoteau
Stock Trading with Wolves A William Shatner DVD Club selection about aggressive stockbroking werewolves running in lower Manhattan. |
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Trouble with Harry, The
directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Hitch's Foray into Romantic Comedy Change of pace for the Master of Suspence although his hilarious romantic comedy does revolve around a dead man. |
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Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine
directed by Vikram Jayanti
Checkmates Chess enthusiasts will enjoy this even though it doesn't offer much in the way of specifics or analysis. But just how often do you get a chance to see "inside" Garry Kasparov? |
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Prozac Nation
directed by Erik Skjoldbjaerg
Journey to Depression Based on the book by Elizabeth Wurtzel, this film is a fine example of struggling with chemical imbalance. |
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Al Qods Fee Yom Akhar (Rana's Wedding)
directed by Hany Abu Assad
Another Day in Jerusalem With a typical romantic comedy plot, Rana's Wedding takes place against the serious backdrop of conflicts in Jerusalem, making this a memorable homage to the daily life that goes on in the ancient holy city. |
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