Opinion: Does Brazil Win, Or Panem-onium And Perspective

Opinion: Does Brazil Win, Or Panem-onium And Perspective

By JO-ANNE GARLAND As I sat with eyes glued to the festivities of the World Cup opening ceremony, I struggled to remove the contrasting images of rioting crowds outside the stadium from my mind. The scene bore an uncomfortable resemblance to Suzanne Collins’ dystopian...
Film Review: Rio 2, Or Blue Birds Of Hippie-Ness

Film Review: Rio 2, Or Blue Birds Of Hippie-Ness

By ALAN SWERDLOW   Rio 2 / Directed by Carlos Saldanha / PG   The first Rio was a harmless, entertaining confection that left little or no lasting impression with me, though it did very, very well at the box-office and in DVD sales. The sequel, incisively...