The Dark Knight Rises: bloated film seizes on Western anxieties to deliver a politically conservative message that undermines idealism
Christopher Nolan, “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) Eight years after the events of “The Dark
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Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life: animated criticism of Soviet life and loss of childhood innocence and fun
Priit Pärn and Kulno Luhts, “Harjutusi iseseisvaks eluks / Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life”
Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Nael / The Nail (dir. Heino Pars): inventive stop-motion animation short about human nature and revenge
Heino Pars, “Nael / The Nail” (1972) Droll little animation short “Nael” consists of four stories that
Middle Eastern Films | North American Films
Cyberpunk trio of shorts proves substance still triumphs over style
Marcio E Gonçalves, “Rendering Lisa” (2010) Mehmet Can Koçak, “Perspective” (2011) Jesus Orellana, “Rosa” (2011)
The Stark Truth: Interview with Greg Johnson (New Right versus Old Right) – commendable vision of meritocratic society founded on dubious arguments
Robert Stark, “The Stark Truth: Interview with Greg Johnson (New Right versus Old Right)”, (Voice
Hysteria (dir. Tanya Wexler): a light-hearted giggle that riffs on women’s oppression and choosing between principle and respectability
Tanya Wexler, “Hysteria” (2011) A romantic comedy very loosely based on historical fact, “Hysteria” purports
Linn (City): a well-meaning if dated moral tale about industrialisation
Reino Raamat, “Linn / City” (1988) Earnest and well-meaning, Raamat”s “Linn” is a moral tale
Aeg Maha (Time Out): Soviet Estonian animation at its most surreal
Priit Pärn and Hille Kusk, “Aeg Maha / Time Out” (1984) “Aeg Maha” is animator
The Stark Truth: Interview with Jim Goad – self-styled lone wolf is a highly genial character tackling racism, prejudice and bigotry
Robert Stark, “The Stark Truth: Interview with Jim Goad” (Voice of Reason, 20 June 2012)
Nõiutud saar (The Enchanted Island): a sweet and charming film with a moral about unity in diversity
Riho Unt and Hardi Volmer, “Nõiutud Saar (The Enchanted Island)” (1985) Another gem from Tallinnfilm