“The Territory” focuses on a tiny band of indigenous aboriginals the Uru-eu-wau-wau in the Brazilian Amazonian rain forest. Numbering less than 200 they are surrounded by “invaders” poor Brazilians desperate for a plot of land with no regard to indigenous land rights. They steal, slash and burn and then spray with insecticide. Then agribusiness replacesContinue reading “RKS Film: “The Territory”: A Glum Portrait of the Disappearing Amazonian Rain Forest”
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Hellenic Film Society USA Announces New York Greek Film Expo 2022
New York Greek Film Expo 2022Thursday, September 29—Sunday, October 9Hosted by Andreas KonstantinouWe are proud to announce our upcoming film festival, hosted by one of Greece’s biggest film stars. To keep ticket prices low, we rely on the support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to help offset our costs. We welcome donations of any size. Or show yourContinue reading “Hellenic Film Society USA Announces New York Greek Film Expo 2022”
RKS Film: “Bullet Proof” :Canadians Making Nasty Films
After watching two Canadian films lately one being “River Road” and “Bullet Proof” the subject of this review there is no doubt Canadians can make nasty films full of rotten and despicable characters. In “Bullet Proof” the Thief (never actually named in the film) played by James C. Clayton rips off drug Dealer Temple (VinnieContinue reading “RKS Film: “Bullet Proof” :Canadians Making Nasty Films”
RKS Film: “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic”
“Sextortion” can be defined as the manipulation of a child to send inappropriate pictures or to do inappropriate things on camera or eventually meet up with a predator. The predator obtains a inappropriate picture or video of the child and extorts that child to send more compromising pictures or do more acts that are capturedContinue reading “RKS Film: “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic””
RKS Film: “Returning Home”: Canada’s Genocide?
Canada’s aboriginal people, like all aboriginal societies cursed with colonization, have suffered from what many call genocide. While it serves no purpose for a mere film critic to determine if Canadian aboriginals have suffered genocide they have received the raw end of the stick through European colonization. Lands stolen and then “treaties” to make theirContinue reading “RKS Film: “Returning Home”: Canada’s Genocide?”
RKS Film: “The Movie: It’s Only Compelling If It’s Real”: CREEPY!
“The Movie” is a deceptive horror movie. Warning that reality is always lurking in front of you but you may be deceived by what you think is satire. Of course, the entire film could be satirical but near its conclusion it loses its lighthearted veneer. Quite frankly once the ending manifests itself you may beContinue reading “RKS Film: “The Movie: It’s Only Compelling If It’s Real”: CREEPY!”
RKS Film: “The Art of Making It”: The Power Structure in the Art World
The documentary “The Art of Making It” clearly outlines the current power structure in the American art world and presents the views of young artists seeking survival outside the mainstream. The large galleries are currently in the driver’s seat and for many artists being carried by a mega gallery is a mark of success. 50Continue reading “RKS Film: “The Art of Making It”: The Power Structure in the Art World”
RKS Film: “Arranged Marriage”: No Simple Generalizations with “Arranged Marriage”
The film “Arranged Marriage” is not easily categorized into a specific genre of film. It shifts from genre to genre which may leave a viewer initially to say, “What the hell is going on here?” Not in an annoying or frustrating manner because the genre switch is creative and quite frankly at times amusing. ButContinue reading “RKS Film: “Arranged Marriage”: No Simple Generalizations with “Arranged Marriage””
RKS Film: “We Are Living Things”: Dazed and Confused
Was “Dazed and Confused” a Led Zeppelin song? It just may describe my mental state after watching “We Are Living Things”. This state could be attributed to a meaty film justly capable of being interpreted in many ways or a poorly made film lacking artistic cohesion. For “We Are Living Things” I go with theContinue reading “RKS Film: “We Are Living Things”: Dazed and Confused”
RKS Film: “River Road”: Plot Line Uplifted by Supporting Actors…Really Uplifted!
“River Road” presents the viewer with arguably somewhat of a stale storyline but am I corrupted for having been around since the days of Woodstock? Drugs and musical fame and fortune shattered or altered negatively by drugs is nothing new in real life and in film. Gene Kruppa with Mary Jane. Billie Holiday and NatContinue reading “RKS Film: “River Road”: Plot Line Uplifted by Supporting Actors…Really Uplifted!”
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