Monthly Archives: September 2009

Atletu (The Athlete)

Posted on September 10, 2009 by James McNally

Atletu (The Athlete) (Directors: Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew): Perhaps not everyone is as familiar with Abebe Bikila as I am. This remarkable man was the first African athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, and the first person to … Continue reading →

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The Good Heart

Posted on September 9, 2009 by James McNally

The Good Heart (Director: Dagur Kári): I’ve long been a fan of Icelandic cinema, and when I caught Dagur Kári’s first film Nói Albínói (review) at TIFF in 2003, I made a note to keep an eye out for his … Continue reading →

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Vincere

Posted on September 8, 2009 by James McNally

Vincere (Director: Marco Bellocchio): Bellocchio’s latest exploration of Italy’s turbulent history is an operatic tragedy which mixes melodrama with the techniques of propaganda films from the Fascist period it depicts. Vincere (Italian for “Win!” and an authentic Fascist slogan) uncovers … Continue reading →

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The Men Who Stare At Goats

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Jay Kerr

The Men Who Stare At Goats (Director: Grant Heslov): If the strange title doesn’t grab your attention then how about the stellar cast – George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Robert Patrick and J. K. Simmons. Stranger still … Continue reading →

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