Month: July 2014

“The End of Poverty?”– The Problem Persists

Written by diana on July 27, 2014. Posted in movie reviews.

Global poverty did not just happen. Yet the overwhelming magnitude of poverty seems unsolvable. Can we really end poverty within our current economic system? In this award-winning documentary, narrated by Martin Sheen, we see the historical foundation that, for over five centuries, laid the groundwork for today’s financial crisis. It...

“The Fall” (mini-series) — “Prime Suspect” Revisited

Written by diana on July 20, 2014. Posted in Television reviews. 1 Comment on “The Fall” (mini-series) — “Prime Suspect” Revisited

In this Netflix Original production distributed by BBC Ireland, (not to be confused with the 2006 movie of the same name–see August 16, 2011 review), the story unfolds, not as a mystery to be solved, but as a contrast between two obsessive personality types. One is Detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson of “X-Files” and...

Green Chalk Contemporary–It’s All About Fish

Written by diana on July 13, 2014. Posted in Art, Local travel, Unhealed Wound. 1 Comment on Green Chalk Contemporary–It’s All About Fish

The year-old gallery, Green Chalk Contemporary, in Monterey, is currently presenting “FRESH FISH “, a show of over 50 artworks contributed by local, national and international artists. Emotionally resonant subject matter, expressive brushwork, vibrant colors, deep and rich paint and ink tones, mixed media, found objects and...

“The Lunchbox”–Tidbits of Love

Written by diana on July 9, 2014. Posted in movie reviews. 2 Comments on “The Lunchbox”–Tidbits of Love

This 2014 Indian film is a quirky romantic tale of two very lonely and desperate people attempting to find something to live for. A psychological study of loneliness and hope, “The Lunchbox” masterfully questions how much an individual is willing to risk to change his or her life. Saajan Fernandes is a...

Month: July 2014

“The End of Poverty?”– The Problem Persists

“The Fall” (mini-series) — “Prime Suspect” Revisited

Green Chalk Contemporary–It’s All About Fish

“The Lunchbox”–Tidbits of Love

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