Nazism isn’t representative of the entire German population, as German director Wolfgang Petersen makes clear in his 1981 film “Das Boot” (“The Boat”). In fact, Nazism barely makes an appearance in the film. “Das Boot” is not about good and evil: it’s about a lone U-boat, her mission and her crew.
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New ‘Godzilla’ all bark, no bite
by Alex Coopersmith, assistant editor “Godzilla” is one of the most classic movie franchises of all time. You know the plot: humanity does something stupid, Godzilla emerges and terrorizes said humans, but humanity wins in the end after learning their lesson. The original “Godzilla” (called Gojira in Japanese) that came […]
Documentary on breakup of LCD Soundsystem captures beautiful eulogy
“Shut Up and Play the Hits” is a 2012 documentary directed by the hip and young Dylan Souther and Will Lovelace. It follows James Murphy during the 48-hour period surrounding his band’s final concert in Madison Square Garden before its breakup in 2010.
Veronica Roth’s “Divergent” captivates readers from first page
Veronica Roth’s “Divergent,” which centers on 16 year old Beatrice Prior, is a page-turner to say the least.
‘Inception’ impresses with plot, special effects
Read one staffer’s take on “Inception,” the mind-bending 2010 Christopher Nolan film.
“The Lego Movie” proves entertaining for all ages
Read one staffer’s review of “The Lego Movie”–stunning animation and clever humor make it a fun movie for all ages.
Russia emerges on world stage through opening Olympics ceremony
Russia pulls off a mostly glitch-free opening ceremony that symbolizes sport and the rise of Russia.
Independent film on Netflix thrills viewers
Read one staffer’s review of Exam, a surprisingly impressive 2009 independent British film with a compelling storyline.
Highly anticipated season three of BBC’s “Sherlock” worth waiting for
Read one staffer’s review of the recently-premiered season three episodes of BBC’s “Sherlock.”
Psychedelic album shimmers with strange, dreamlike qualities
California-based Warpaint’s self-titled second studio album is otherworldly. It’s also out of this world.
