Films about human dignity

Michael Cook | 05 July 2009

Here's a selection of some great films about human dignity. Help us to add more -- comments, please! 

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Amos Hunt | 22 June 2009 | comment 1

Why is an animated film from Pixar about a grumpy old man raking it in at the box office?

The Singularity is near

Michael Cook | 10 June 2009 | comment 21

The recent blockbuster, Terminator Salvation, has a few lessons for us about the future of humanity.

Slumdog Millionaire

Anjalee Lewis | 13 February 2009 | comment 8

Academy Awards may be a slam-dunk for this popular movie but it has quite a few detractors on home turf.

Our pick of the films of 2008

staff of MercatorNet | 01 January 2009 | comment 12

One of the most perilous assignments of editors is compiling lists of the year’s best films. But we’re tough and prepared to take risks. Comments, please!

A crypto culture of life director?

Matthew Mehan | 17 October 2008 | comment 43

M. Night Shyamalan’s film The Happening was panned by critics who failed to grasp his insightful critique of the culture of death.

Ghost Town

William Park | 08 October 2008 | comment 1

A comedy which explores the meaning of life without being didactic or preachy.

Religulous superstitions

Barbara Kay | 07 October 2008 | comment 21

Belief in God is a prophylactic against tarot cards and pseudoscience.

The Dark Knight

David Demers | 06 August 2008 | comment 4

Surprisingly, the latest Batman instalment presents complex moral scenarios. 

Summer family movies - and some are not

Leticia Velasquez | 12 July 2008 | comment 3

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, and Wall-E get the thumbs up from our reviewer but Get Smart is not recommended for family viewing.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Matthew Mehan | 01 June 2008 | comment 13

Spielberg's latest film is glorious, glittering, golden popcorn. You've gotta see it.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Leticia Velasquez | 19 May 2008 | comment 2

The second of the new big screen Narnia films finds the once glorious kingdom under the rule of a dark empire.

Expelled: conspiracy or claptrap?

Sonsoles de Lacalle | 19 April 2008 | comment 37

Ben Stein's documentary on Darwinism opens this weekend in the US. It does no credit to the cause of religion or even of intelligent design, says an American scientist.

The Kite Runner

Leticia Velasquez | 09 February 2008 | comment 4

In this Academy Award nominated film the friendship of two boys is set in pre-war Afghanistan, in a wrenching but highly memorable drama.

Atonement

Leticia Velasquez | 01 February 2008 | comment 4

A powerful film about lost love, a deliberate lie and its shattering consequences, but with an aftertaste of injustice.

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