Posts tagged: Danny Boyle

DVD Releases for the Week of April 7, 2009

In these times of supposed economic freefall, is it important for films to reflect or inform on the state of the capitalist market, or its outcome on the individual? The success of Kelly Reichardt’s Wendy and Lucy is proof that audiences want to see fictionalized accounts of the reality for some. For a broader picture, this week’s I.O.U.S.A. should explain some of the basic concepts, including how personal debt and living beyond one’s means has compounded the problem of greedy market pioneers. Read more »

A Rich But Fleeting Tapestry

Review: Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Critics and audiences love nothing better than a rags-to-riches tale. To watch a person of low economic standing be brought up through society with the help of generous benefactors has, from David Copperfield to My Fair Lady, been a sure-fire feel-good hit. Slumdog Millionaire, like its spiritual predecessors, hits the same nerves only through different strokes. Here the riches are not the millions of Indian rupees at stake, but the companionship of a lifelong love; and the true message it imparts is that what we take for granted in life may be the most important things we learn. Read more »

Viewer’s Guide to the ‘09 Golden Globes

Festival season has come to an end for both Montreal and most of the rest of the world. Now all eyes turn to the slew of critic association lists and the upcoming film award ceremonies in the new year. Airing on the 11th of January, the Golden Globes is the first major ceremony of 2009. For filmgoers with more than a passing interest in the awards (more than just red carpet glitz), take an active part by making your own decisions on the nominees with this handy viewing guide to catch the majority of films in the next few weeks. Read more »

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