MOVIES
BIFF 2012 to feature award winning films
The Bermuda International Film Festival 2012 lineup features an Academy Award winning film and several Oscar nominees, it was announced on Thursday.
Bermuda's rainwater conservation told 'through the eyes' of residents
Filmmaker Kristin Alexander's new project 'Trusting Rain' is a short documentary about Bermuda's centuries old method of water conservation, Bermuda Sun reported on Friday.
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Movie review: John Carter ***
John Carter wakes up on Mars in the end game of the Martian Civil War. He manages to escape from 12-foot-tall barbarians, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.
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Movie review: Act of Valor ***
When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot, a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. The valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop an attack that could kill and wound thousands.
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Movie review: The Descendants ****
Matt King, an indifferent husband and father, is forced to reexamine his past and embrace his future when a boat accident leaves his wife in a coma. He takes his daughters on a trip across Hawaii to confront the man he discovers was having an affair with his wife.
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BIFF review / Putin's Kiss ****
Putin's Kiss is a relevant look at hero worship and disenchantment, following a young pro-Putin activist's rite of passage, from idolization to growing disillusionment.
BIFF review / Pina ****
Pina is a 'stunning journey into the artistic vision' of a legendary choreographer, taking us on a thrilling journey into the power and creativity of the human body.
Award-winning documentary on Elmo and French box office hit to screen at BUEI
A documentary film about the puppeteer behind muppet Elmo and a comedy that topped the French box office are featured at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday at BUEI.
BIFF review / The Last/First Kiss **
The Last/First Kiss is thew story of an unlikely and temporary friendship as two people strike up a conversation about the nature of love and heartbreak.
BIFF review / Peer Mediation ***
Featuring real students from Saltus Grammar School, a short film by local filmmaker Lucinda Spurling gives valuable advice to teenagers about resolving quarrels.
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Movie review: A Thousand Words **
Jack McCall, a successful Hollywood literary agent, can bluster his way through any deal. But when he strikes a deal with a New Age guru and offends a Bodhi tree, Jack learns a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak.
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Movie review: The Lorax ***
Twelve-year-old Ted searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams - a real Truffula tree. To find it he must learn the story of the Lorax, the acerbic yet charming character who fights to protect the world.
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Movie review: The Three Stooges ***
When their childhood orphanage faces foreclosure, Larry, Curly and Moe are there to save the day. Sort of. But they inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and end up starring in a popular reality TV show.
Bermuda Docs review: First Position ***
First Position offers an intimate insight into the lives of six painfully dedicated young ballet hopefuls. The details of their backgrounds give the viewer a genuine interest in their success.
Bermuda Docs review: The Island President *****
The outstanding documentary 'The Island President' follows President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed's startling crusade to try to save the sinking islands of his home country.
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