Film finds
It's easy to find popular movies at your local theater, but Lynn Trimbles knows of several Valley venues offering more unexpected fare. It's okay to leave the kids behind now and then to enjoy a film...
View ArticleDeclaration of War
When two French parents discover their baby boy has a brain tumor, they declare all out war. Read Lynn Trimble's review of the movie they made together, titled "Declaration of War."
View ArticleFrom sewer to sunlight
Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the movie "In Darkness," which is based on the life of a simple man who made complicated choices that saved several Jews during the Nazi reign of terror.
View ArticleThe Moon is Jewish
Meaningful movies are hard to come by these days, so I was delighted when daughter Jennifer invited me to tag along for a screening of the film “The Moon is Jewish,” presented last night by the Jewish...
View ArticleFlicks and felines
Once upon a time, “Riverdance” was all the rage — but nowadays “Catdance” is taking center stage. Fresh Step Litter is holding a nationwide search for scripted short films about cats — and sending five...
View ArticleLynn in library land
I’m vowing to hit my local library more regularly after spending a few hours there with my son yesterday afternoon. We’d gone to share a table for some study and computer time, which is a whole lot...
View ArticleThe “other” freeway
It was fitting, I suppose, that I jumped on the wrong freeway as I headed out Monday night to moderate a screening of “The Other Son,” one of several films featured in this year’s Greater Phoenix...
View ArticleGerman film “Barbara” explores woman’s choices
Men abound in the small new world of a woman doctor sent in 1980 from big city to rural setting after requesting an exit visa from the German Democratic Republic. A love she left behind. An official...
View ArticleSins of the father
With rare exceptions, we’ve all been taught to hate Nazis. But what of their children? It’s a moral dilemma faced by those who watch a film called “Lore” — which imagines the journey of five siblings...
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