The Birds (dir. Alfred Hitchcock): psychological study of sexual / cultural repression
Alfred Hitchcock, “The Birds” (1963) Based on a 1952 short story by English writer Daphne
Category: North American Films
Reviews of films made in Canada and United States including all films made by Hollywood.
Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 6: Robert Heinlein): tame and timid treatment of controversial SF writer
Declan Whitebloom, “Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 6: Robert Heinlein)” (2011) After a few episodes
The Dictator: comedy savages Western self-righteousness, ignorance and hypocrisy
Larry Charles, “The Dictator” (2012) I confess I saw this latest Sacha Baron Cohen film
Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 5: Isaac Asimov): patchy and shallow portrayal of famous science fiction writer and his influence
Declan Whitebloom, “Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 5: Isaac Asimov)” (2011) Curiously in this episode
Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 1: Mary Shelley): conservative message about scientific responsibility delivered
Declan Whitebloom, “Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 1: Mary Shelley)” (2011) This episode revolves around
Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 4: Arthur C Clarke): superficial and deferential treatment of major sci-fi writer
Declan Whitebloom, “Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 4: Arthur C Clarke)” (2011) Having never read
Mailer for Mayor: dull documentary of limited historical value
Dick Fontaine, “Mailer for Mayor” (1969) This BBC documentary was included in UK journalist /
Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 2: Philip K Dick): an introduction to a major 20th century science fiction writer
Declan Whitebloom, “Prophets of Science Fiction (Episode 2: Philip K Dick)” (2011) Philip K Dick
Heavy Metal Parking Lot: affectionate look at 1980s metal fans and an innocent world long gone
Jeff Krulik and John Heyn, “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” (1986) In the wake of news that
The True Story of Black Hawk Down: too much detail and not enough overview of the Battle of Mogadishu as a historical event
David Keane, “The True Story of Black Hawk Down” (2003) A very detailed documentary about