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
Category: North American Films
Reviews of films made in Canada and United States including all films made by Hollywood.
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
A Dangerous Method: lavish but perfunctory treatment of three psychoanalysts
David Cronenberg, “A Dangerous Method” (2011) Adapted from Christopher Hampton’s stage play “The Talking Cure”
Kony 2012: is this film astroturfing for a US invasion of eastern Africa?
Jason Russell, “Kony 2012” (2012) Having heard about nothing else but this 30-minute feature going
Our Lady of the Sphere: experimental film’s welcome wears out quickly
Larry Jordan, “Our Lady of the Sphere” (1969) An intriguing and colourful film, “Our Lady
Asparagus: colourful surreal exploration of female sexuality
Suzan Pitt, “Asparagus” (1979) A stunning and very colourful film short with a distinct animation
The Thomas Beale Cipher: good-looking collage / rotoscoped animation film let down by small scale of plot and concept
Andrew S Allen, “The Thomas Beale Cipher” (2010) Unusual collage-type animated film that’s based on
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired – an examination of celebrity culture and corruption in US justice system
Marina Zenovich, “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired” (2009) On the surface this film is about
An exceedingly demeaning portrait of a significant feminist / anarchist figure in “Emma Goldman – An exceedingly dangerous woman”
Mel Bucklin, “Emma Goldman – An Exceedingly Dangerous Woman” (2003) This portrait of Emma Goldman,