Tag Archives: Family Relationships

The Killing Cracks the Case

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Judith Trojan

With just two more episodes to go (tonight, June 10, at 9/8c, and next Sunday, June 17, on AMC, check local listings), Season 2 of The Killing is just about to wrap and Rosie Larsen’s killer will be revealed. While I’m absolutely … Continue reading →

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Chimpanzee

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Judith Trojan

Disneynature’s Chimpanzee calls to mind March of the Penguins, minus the ice and snow and high-minded narrative. Both films unfold in treacherous landscapes traversed by intrepid filmmakers who test the limits of Mother Nature, time-lapse photography and technologically advanced film … Continue reading →

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The Kid with a Bike

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Judith Trojan

In their latest film, The Kid with a Bike, Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne focus on an abandoned boy and the caring young woman who steps in to save him.  When his grandmother dies and his dad disappears, Cyril (Thomas Doret) is consigned … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Judith Trojan

A refreshing surprise.  I’m usually not a fan of overtly inspirational films, but I was often moved by The Way and definitely recommend it.  The spot-on casting and appealing characters should appeal to a broad audience.  Unlike most films with spiritual subtexts, The Way speaks to … Continue reading →

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