This post originally appeared on the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs’ website as part of their “Ethics on Film” series. You can find the original post, as well as a number of resources on torture and “enhanced interrogation techniques” on the Carnegie Council’s website. Feature Film 2012, Academy Award Winner, Best Achievement in…
Who’s excited for the Oscars!? I don’t know about you, but I am beside myself in anticipation to watch this night of celebration of great film. There are many great pictures up for awards, and one that I’ve mentioned in past blog posts (Silver Lining Playbook). If you haven’t looked into which films have been…
The films I have chosen this week, The Words and The Perks of Being a Wallflower are new but not recently brought to the silver screen. Both look at the way people relate to those around them and to their own self, encapsulating stories that are filled with love and heartbreak that are sure…
When someone mentions Jennifer Lawrence, a fiery mocking jay and a girl who knows how to shoot a bow and arrow comes to mind. When someone mentions Bradley Cooper a hot middle-school teacher who spends his weekends in Vegas losing his best friend might be what appears. Wel,l put all those images aside. The roles…
Hey everyone, my name is Matt and I am a History and Religion major here at Concordia who has a passionate love for film. Because of this I’ve decided to write about films that I think are worth your time to watch and that you should make time for during your study breaks this semester. …