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French thriller a l’americaine (Film: Ne le dis à personne – François Cluzet, 2006)

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

The music in the opening scene of this French movie should give a strong hint to the viewer about what to expect. It’s a soul song which combines oddly with the first shots of an apparently idyllic gathering in the … Continue reading →

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efficient space horror (Film: Pandorum – Dennis Quaid, 2009)

Posted on April 28, 2015 by admin

‘Pandorum’ is not a very inventive or original film. Horror stories about space-ships overtaken by horrible monsters were already told a few times. The ‘Alien’ series is probably the most (deservedly) famous item of the genre. ‘Pandorum’ has no Sigourney … Continue reading →

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post-apocalyptic melodrama (Film: The Road – Viggo Mortensen, 2009)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by admin

I am afraid that am developing a slight phobia for post-apocalyptic films genre, and The Road directed by John Hillcoat pushed me one step ahead down this hill. Some of the movies that belong to this category are mostly action … Continue reading →

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Israeli Artists Born in Romania

Posted on April 22, 2015 by admin

Jewish artists played an important role in the development of the Romanian art, and artists from Romania played an important role in the history of Israeli art. For the Israeli Independence Day I chose to present a short selection of … Continue reading →

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Carte: David R. Marples – Rusia in secolul XX

Posted on April 22, 2015 by admin

Modului in care a fost predata si prezentata istoria Rusiei in Romania comunista merita sa ii fie dedicata o carte. Poate cineva a scris-o sau o va scrie. Cartea ar prezenta evolutia istoriografiei romanesti de la adulatia neconditionata la perceptele … Continue reading →

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the producer as superhero (film: Jack Reacher – Tom Cruise, 2012)

Posted on April 18, 2015 by admin

It’s good to be Tom Cruise. Famous, rich, with an impressive list of impressive ex-es, and even gone through a high profile divorce. After having gone through all major role that make a bright career Tom Cruise can afford now … Continue reading →

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no questions asked (Film: American Sniper – Clint Eastwood, 2014)

Posted on March 14, 2015 by admin

It is very difficult to judge this film without referring to politics. One can just read the viewers opinions in IMDB. One of the first scenes in ‘American Sniper’ defines the world of the hero. It’s a childhood scene. The … Continue reading →

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not exactly three stars (Film: Le Chef – Jean Reno, 2012)

Posted on March 8, 2015 by admin

Did I already say that I love cooking and films about cooking? I probably did. For food lovers talking, reading, watching TV shows and – why not – seeing movies about food and the people behind food just amplifies the … Continue reading →

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Carte: Care Santos – Aerul pe care il respiri

Posted on March 4, 2015 by admin

‘Aerul pe care il respiri’ aparuta in 2014 in frumoasa colectie ‘Raftul Denisei’ a editurii Humanitas Fiction in traducerea Corneliei Radulescu este prima carte scrisa de scriitoarea catalana Care Santos (pe numele adevarat si complet Macarena Santos i Torres) pe care … Continue reading →

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Jews and Masks

Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin

Purim is the first spring festival in the Jewish tradition. It celebrates a victory of the Jews and their survival against an evil enemy about 2500 years back, and has borrowed in time elements from the spring festivals and carnivals … Continue reading →

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