Category: movies

Robots in Disguise »

By Stephen Carter on Apr 3, 2008 in Featured, Literature, movies | 8 Comments

I watched The Merchant of Venice a few weeks ago, the one with Al Pacino (Shylock) and Jeremy Irons (Bassanio). It’s really an outstanding film. I just wish it didn’t have period prostitutes in it so I could show it to my class.
I had forgotten just how tautly Shakespeare draws the tensions in that play. […]

Your favorite flicks? »

By Jana on Jan 23, 2008 in movies | 83 Comments

In my younger years I was quite strict about not watching R-rated movies. I rarely even watched PG-13. Lately, however, I’ve decided to expand my cinematic horizons and watch films irrespective of their MPAA ratings. So I’m compiling a list of “Must-See” movies for my netflix queue.
Would each of you be willing […]