The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth

Holocaust stories come at a price, for some, it's remembrance of suffering, for others, it's a liberation from long held secrets. Herbert Heller finally tells his story, after 60 years. At the onset of WWII, as a Check Jew, he and his family were transported from Prague to…

Des Saint

2nd drafts are very important.

Zach Winsor

The portion of the film set in the 1940s was easily something I'd consider good. The problem is this movie constantly jumps back and forth in time and it was jarring to the narrative. I didn't care much for the modern day story and I'm tired of films that do this.

Astrasa

Called Avenue of the Giants here

MamaSuz

Mill Valley Film Fest 2023, film #2 Okay, hear me out. This is a bad movie. An actively bad movie. Here's why. For context, half of the film takes place in 2004 in Marin (shot specifically around downtown Mill Valley) and centers around an aging Herbert Heller (Stephen…

Johanna

Was called “Avenue of the Giants” when I saw it. Not to be too blunt, but this title (or any other title for that matter) is an improvement. That’s where my complaints end though, this is a powerhouse of a film that showcases Stephen Lang in a way I’ve never seen before.…

John Bracchitta

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Dan Allen

Review by Dan Skip Allen. Sometimes movies can move you in ways you never thought possible. I have just seen a film that wasn't on my radar, but has profoundly affected me. I've seen many movies about WWII and the Jewish side of the war — where they were persecuted and…

disappointment media

Maybe not as hard to watch as I thought it would be but still a very hopeful and optimistic film carried by some great acting. In an era defined by contested facts and competing realities, the film also resonates with many like me as a timely and provocative reflection on…

A24lover2004