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Review: Any Day Now-DVD (2012)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dallas Library Pride

With polls telling us that the majority of Americans now favor same-sex marriage, viewing the 2012 film Any Day Now, based on a true story and written/directed by Travis Fine, becomes a doubly moving experience. When, in the late 1970s, … Continue reading →

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Meaningful, Rich, Beautiful and Filthy: Three Films by Bela Tarr

Posted on April 6, 2013 by andrew.anderson

OK, he’s not a household name, but neither is Gus Bivona. Bela Tarr is a Hungarian film director who has built his reputation on uncompromising and unfamiliar ways of movie storytelling.  Born into a showbiz family, he started making films … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: DOC MARTIN-Series 1-5 (2004-2010)

Posted on June 16, 2012 by catherine.ritchie

Never underestimate the power of channel surfing. You may end up falling in love—like I did. Last year, I happened upon the British television series DOC MARTIN, broadcast on PBS. Within five minutes, I knew I’d be back. This production … Continue reading →

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I enjoy reading books before I see the movie adaptations. Are there any books that are upcoming movies this year?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by LaTari

That’s a great question!  Here are some books that are upcoming movies:   The Lorax – Dr. Seuss (In theaters March 2012) Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins (In theaters March 2012) Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man – … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Woodsman, Don’t Spare That Tree!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by andrew.anderson

All right, class, when I say “animation,” how many of you think “kid’s movie?”  Good.  Yes, as anyone who was conscious during the early ’70s can tell you, just because the ad has a cute-looking cartoon cat named Fritz doesn’t … Continue reading →

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