Category Archives: Foreign Language

That’s Italian

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Administrator

Students of Italian film history have had much to enjoy at the Detroit Film Theatre this year.

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Mining History

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Administrator

Every time we watch a movie, our understanding and enjoyment of it are affected by our knowledge of film history. Two movies at the Detroit Film Theatre on September 10, 2017 educated me more about the histories of feature film … Continue reading →

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A Festival of Festivals

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Administrator

The six-year-old Cinetopia Film Festival has always been promoted as a gathering place for movies from film festivals around the world. This mission has given film lovers in southeastern Michigan access to cinematic wonders from the Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Venice, … Continue reading →

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Memories of War

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Administrator

A powerful new movie about World War I that I saw at the Michigan Theater on Sunday, May 28, 2017 added to my understanding of Memorial Day.

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Cat People

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Administrator

After I saw the fascinating new cat documentary Kedi at the Michigan Theater on March 20, 2017, I couldn’t wait to get home to see my own feline friend Dusky, to see how this film might have affected my view … Continue reading →

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Film Artistry

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Administrator

Much of the magic of movies comes from the way they combine older arts like paintings, music, and theater. Films at the Detroit Film Theatre and Michigan Theater on October 27, 2016 showed how particular works of art can be … Continue reading →

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Effects of War

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Administrator

Life during wartime is stressful, and the effects of war can be devastating. Two recent movies at the Detroit Film Theatre and Michigan Theater explored the possible and real effects of World War II.

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Family Matters

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Administrator

Movies are collections of constantly changing images, and so are families. Two recent films at the Detroit Film Theatre took advantage of this rich source of cinema.

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Museum Pieces

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Administrator

During the recent bankruptcy proceedings for the city of Detroit, the Detroit Institute of Arts was threatened with the sale of some of its art. During World War II, the art at the Louvre Museum in Paris also was threatened, … Continue reading →

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Oscar’s Best

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Administrator

I took a break from the nonstop news coverage of this year’s controversial Academy Awards ceremony to watch some of the films whose deserved recognition was almost drowned out by the political commentary.

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