The film is named after the Islamic concept of Baraka, which means blessing, or Baruch in Hebrew.
1 Bogey, Cary, Duke–Individualism and Commitment in Hollywood Cinema: Humphrey Bogart
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Not. In a typical Bogart film, he wears civilian clothes, usually a trench coat, and is placed in a foreign country. At times, he is the only, or one of few, American on the scene. The characteristic Bogart film is not the combat film, but the international espionage melodrama.
Cannes Film Fest 2025: Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague” Sells to Netflix
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Nouvelle Vague is an homage to Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” which is considered one of the most important achievements in cinema.
Lilo & Stitch: Disney’s Live-Action Remake–Box Office Record
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Families turned out in force for Disney’s live action “Lilo & Stitch” remake, which earned a blockbuster $145.5 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $183 million through Monday.
It Was Just an Accident: Iranian Dissident Director’s Film Wins Top Award, Palme d’Or at Cannes Fest 2025
May 24, 2025 by
Cannes Fest Awards: Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or for ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ ‘The Secret Agent’ Earns Dual Prizes, Best Director and Actor Courtesy Cannes Film Festival Bringing a turbulent world together through cinema, the 78th Cannes Film Fest went smoothly, despite hosting a day of films honoring Ukraine at the outset and provocative […]
