Monthly Archives: April 2015

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

‘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)

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

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

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)

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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