THE VENERABLE W. Archives

10 Most Recent Films Watched

10 MOST RECENT FILMS WATCHED: Mark Webber FLESH AND BLOOD among hits at Indie Memphis films (including Adam Bhala Lough) and plane trip time fillers dominate the latest list from Films Gone Wild

By admin 8 years ago

This list is dominated by films I saw at Indie Memphis and films I used to pass the time on the plane. There’s old school Mark Webber, side-by-side with his latest film, and not-so-coincidentally, an Adam Bhala Lough twosome, as well.

Theatrical Reviews

New York Film Fest 2017 REVIEWS: Barbet Schroeder’s THE VENERABLE W. is a portrait of the racist Buddhist monk instrumental in Myanmar’s ethnic cleansing as well as a reflection of what’s currently in play in the USA

By Miguel Cima 8 years ago

For anyone following the story of what’s happening in Myanmar, The Venerable W. provides insights which don’t make the news. But what’s most frightening of all is how all of this awfulness is reflected in the current age of American politics. Xenophobic pandering to whip up hysteria and outrage are used effectively by Wirathu, and very much echo the playbook of a particular tweeting president you may have heard of.

10 Most Recent Films Watched

10 MOST RECENT FILMS WATCHED: Bob Fosse ‘s STAR 80 among aGLIFF films give way to big theatrical releases and a couple late 70s/early 80s gems from Films Gone Wild

By admin 8 years ago

The Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film festival dominates this list, along with a couple cool, debate-inspiring films in the theater, and then a couple classics from the late 70s/early 80s.