Old School Reviews: Movie and DVD reviews by John Nesbit

Bully (2012)

Overhyped documentary fails to illuminate as it only skims the surface. Of course, the subject is important--that is why it deserves a better film treatment than this. (Full Review ... )

	Web
	oldschoolreviews

<A class="APCAnchor" HREF="http://affiliates.allposters.com/link/redirect.asp?AID=1026441784&PSTID=5&LTID=16&lang=1">Buy Posters at AllPosters.com </A>

Features

Speaking in Tongues (2009)

Essential viewing for anyone interested in education, this tightly constructed documentary introduces an effective program for teaching foreign languages in an American school system--a blueprint suitable for the 21st century where global viewpoints are vital.. (Full Review ... )

Kinyarwanda (2011)

Available on DVD beginning May 1, this is the most realistic film treatment of the horrific genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994--told from the point of view of ordinary people struggling to survive the slaughterhouse. (Full Review ... )

In Theaters

On DVD

Hunger Games, The (2012)

A well crafted film hits the mark with its targeted teen audience. Explores significant social issues and maintains a sense of humor that makes the film more watchable for older audiences as well.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2011)

Forget Picasso. Werner Herzog shows us that some of the world's greatest artists painted true masterpieces 32,000 years ago! (Full Review ... )

Footnote (2012)

Well acted film that balances the importance of truth and human relationships, and takes a few surprising turns along the way.

Black Rain (1989)

Director Shohei Imamura deftly explores the aftermath of Hiroshima, examining the physical and psychological effects of radiation sickness on its survivors. (Full Review ... )

Marley (2011)

Definitive documentary on THE icon of Reggae. Chronological treatment incorporates archive footage along with numerous interviews to illuminate the life and spirit of a true musical legend.

Kanchenjungha (1962)

Set in Darjeeling, Satyajit Ray's first color feature is a highly watchable family melodrama that examines contemporary Indian life in the early 1960s.. (Full Review ... )

Cabin in the Woods (2012)

A clever take on horror film cliches that moves along relatively routinely until all Hell breaks loose. An entertaining film for horror fans.

The Traveler (1974)

A gem included as an extra feature on The Criterion Collections new DVD release of Close-Up, this first feature by Kiarostami demonstrates what is to come from Iran's best filmmaker. (Full review . . . )

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

Tucked away in a tiny corner of a Tokyo subway is the world's greatest sushi chef. This documentary reveals the character and life of a most remarkable soul.

Araya (1959)

1959 International Critics Prize winner at Cannes finally receives DVD release courtesy of Milestone Films. (Full Review ... ) .

Marvel's Avengers, The (2012)

Fun movie that director/writer Josh Whedon intelligently stretches well beyond the usual summer popcorn fare. Tightly constructed entertainment that won't insult your intelligence!

Keep Walking (1983)

Facets Video rescues a provocative 1983 Italian film from obscurity just in time for the Christmas season. (Full Review ... )