film recommendation: roma
I’ve admired Alfonso Cuarón for a while now–Y Tu Mama Tambien and Children of Men are two of my favorite […]
film recommendation: book of life
Had some time this SpringBreak to watch some films and this one by Jorge Gutierrez is beautifully animated. I liked […]
quick review: cesar chavez
I’ve been waiting to watch Diego Luna’s film and finally had some time this weekend. The reviews were poor on […]
documentary recommendation: the untold history of the united states
Peter J. Kuznick’s research translates well to this Oliver Stone directed series of hour-long documentaries. I found myself admiring the post-structuralism […]
documentary recommendation: alive inside
A few months back I heard of Dan Cohen’s concept of using music with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. This holiday I finally […]
film recommendation: world’s greatest dad
This film is from 2009 and from director Bobcat Goldthwait. I missed it because of a limited release. I most […]
quick note on new semester and dead poets
A new semester will soon begin as I write this and my thoughts obsess over inspiring and motivating my students. […]
documentary recommendation: thank you mr watterson
Great documentary now available for streaming on Netflix. I’d been waiting to watch this one for a while. I was […]
new césar chávez film trailer
I’ve been waiting for this trailer for a while. I always give out some of chávez’ writings in my comp […]
last tuesday at the movies
Went to the movies last week. I should’ve been grading or obsessing over the part time instructor evaluations I was […]
james thurber short story adaptation
James Thurber short story adaptation? This looks interesting:
nelson algren documentary
Happen to be reading through The Man With the Golden Arm this summer. Now news of Algren documentary. I’m looking forward […]
salinger documentary poster
Reading an article about the Salinger documentary. The new poster has an interesting design.
i am a visitor in your world documentary
On Tuesday I had the fortune of attending a private screening of the inspirational documentary film I am a Visitor in […]
frank darabont, blade runner and needless qualifiers
Today in Lit 150 we are discussing needless qualifiers. I like the Frank Darabont/Tears in Rain soliloquy example from Blade […]
