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Clint Eastwood’s crime-thriller shows us why shirking karmic debt and shirking jury duty are bad ideas. It'll get you ruminating.
‘Youth (Hard Times)’ and ‘Youth (Homecoming)’: Chinese Migrants Up Close
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Wang Bing’s 2nd and 3rd films of his trilogy highlights the fate of young Chinese migrant workers.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: A Christmas Film for the Whole Family
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‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: A Christmas Film for the Whole Family

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An Election Drama: Frank Capra’s ‘State of the Union’ (1948)
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An Election Drama: Frank Capra’s ‘State of the Union’ (1948)

An early political film that openly discusses the flaws, corruption, and weaknesses of presidential candidates.

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Clint Eastwood’s crime-thriller shows us why shirking karmic debt and shirking jury duty are bad ideas. It'll get you ruminating.