Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. So is Lust. Which is the more severe of the two? Philomena tries to expose the former as the most damaging in the annals in history. And its measure is successful.   We are introduced to an elderly Irish lady having flashbacks of a past life. We know heading into the film what will be expected as she meets the handsome strange boy....

It’s after the war in Los Angeles. Peace time feels completely cerebral. In its vacuum of serenity, there exists the games of politics. What is striking with this vision of political tinkering is the intimate exposure to the Catholic Church and the organization of its leaders, and the necessity for the church to generate revenue from its members.   Indeed, this movie is heavily about....

The Kids Are Alright is actually a coming-of-age film that genuinely passes itself off as a mild melodrama. The plot itself is highly original, with the writing and acting top shelf. I came away thoroughly impressed with the entire production.   The great thing about such a film is that it is able to successfully deploy comedy across the spectrum of a very serious subject. And that....