Fateless

By: debbie lynn elias I have long been a fan of the work of cinematographer Lajos Koltai. From the Oscar winning “Mephisto” to the uproariously

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Felon

By: debbie lynn elias In 1998, eight California corrections officers and supervisors were indicted on federal criminal rights charges arising from inmate fights that occurred

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FILTH AND WISDOM

By: debbie lynn elias If I knew nothing at all about FILTH AND WISDOM before walking into the screening room, within moments one thing would

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Big Fat Liar

By: debbie lynn elias Starring the irrepressible Frankie Muniz as 14 year old Jason Shepherd, “Big Fat Liar” is a life lesson about telling that

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Big Fish

By: debbie lynn elias There are several things of which I am sure when it comes to a Tim Burton movie. It will be imaginative,

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Birth

By: debbie lynn elias It’s been ten years since Anna’s husband dropped dead on the pavement while jogging. And although Sean’s memory will always live

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THE BLACK DAHLIA

By: debbie lynn elias In addition to last week’s HOLLYWOODLAND, I have anxiously awaited this latest entry of what would hopefully become a film noir

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Black Knight

By: debbie lynn elias Jamal Walker, direct from Florence and Normandie in the heart of South Central Los Angeles, works as a maintenance man at

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BOBBY

By: debbie lynn elias Over five years in the making, Emilio Estevez gives us his all and brings not only his political passion but his

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BOLT

By: debbie lynn elias Disney goes to the dogs (and cats, and hamsters) once again and this time it’s with miles and miles (as in

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Bottle Shock

By: debbie lynn elias A glass of wine is much like a film. There are nuanced notes to both compositions that synergistically meld and melt

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