Archive for May 27th, 2010

Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies
Directed by Arne Glimcher
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Film has been the dominant form of mass art and entertainment for so long it’s difficult for contemporary audiences to conceive of a time when the very idea of “moving pictures” seemed incredible.

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I expect most of the reviews of Alejandro Amenabar’s Agora to be mixed to negative and while the movie does have a number of problems, I liked it anyway–primarily for the ideas it attempts to tackle rather than its often clumsy execution.  If you have any interest in the ancient world or the origins of Western religion, it’s a must-see.  Read my review at Film Journal.