‘Arts’ Archives
Two Films from the 2011 Twin Cities International Film Festival
Two Films from the 2011Twin Cities International Film Festival Eyeworks Films Best of the Fest “Best of the Fest”(2009) “Dossier K”(2009) *** 1/2 Crime Cast: Koen De Bouw (Eric Vincke), Werner De Smedt (Freddy Verstuyft), Blerim Destani (Nazim Tahir), Hilde De Baerderemaker (Linda de Leenheer), Marieke Dilles (Naomi) Greg Timmerman (Wm Cassiers), John van Assche (Commissioner Francois Vanporys), Naksuti Vildan (Ukay Taahir), Flip Peeters (Majoor De Keyster), Katelijne Verbeke( Moeder Naomi), Fatos Kryeziu (De Magere), Sven De Ridder (Balieman), R.Kan Albay (Prenk Shehu). Running time:100 minutes.Country: Belgium. Language: Dutch/Albanian. Director: Jan Verbeyen. Screenwriter: Jeff Geeraerts. When Blerim Destani (Nazim Tahir) finds out his father has been murdered in Antwerp by a rival Gaba clan he sets out to avenge his father”'s death. But before he goes on his quest he stops in Antwerp to consult with his godfather, Prenk Shehu (R. Kan Albay), [...]
Elizabeth Taylor, February 27, 1932 ”“ March 23, 2011
On July 22, 2010, Elizabeth Taylor tweeted “Hold your horses world. I”'ve been hearing all kinds of rumors about someone being cast to play me in a film about Richard and myself...No one is going to play Elizabeth Taylor, but Elizabeth Taylor herself...Not at least until I”'m dead, and at the moment I”'m having too much fun being alive...and I plan on staying that way. Happiness to all.” Arguably was my favorite living actress, ironically she starred in the movie “Giant”(1956) with Rock Hudson and Dennis Hopper, with George Steven”'s direction. Likewise this outstanding actress and beauty became a giant in her own right. Lustrous, glamorous for sure, her life was “spirited”' or “controversial”, if for no other reason than she had eight marriages. But, largely because of her beauty, for the life of me, critics had to wonder if someone so beautiful could be talented. There always had been [...]
Of Gods and Men
Of Gods and Men ****1/2 Cast: Lambert Wilson (Christian),Michael Lonsdale (Luc), Olivier Rabordin (Christophe), Phillippe Laudenbach (Celeslin), Jacquees Herlin Frin (Paul), abdelhafid Metalsi (Nouredine), Sabrince Ouazani (Rabbia), Olivier Perrier (Bruno), Fariid (Ali Fayattia), Adel Bencherif (Le Terroriste). Country: France. Language: French in English subtitles. Director: Xavier Beauvois. (PG-13) Running time: 120 minutes. Riveting throughout, “Of Gods and Men,” is one of those films whereas the principal characters sit on a powder keg knowing at any time it can go off. The courage to stay put, the eight Trappist monks”' faith and their agape love for the poor Algerian villagers continue in the midst of political turmoil in Algeria largely engineered by the Islamic Salvation Front defeating The National Liberation Front in1991, which overthrew the French in 1962. In 1993, the Armed Islamic Group orders all foreigners out of Algeria in [...]
