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K-Pax (2001) |
"This Values & Visions Film Guide suggests themes for discussion, including the practice of openness, the impact of spiritual teachers, and what goes around comes around.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
K-Pax (2001) |
"The overarching theme of this well-acted and spirited sci-fi drama is that we all can be medicine for one another." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
K2 (1992) |
"Manages to provide several credible answers to the famous and oft-asked question-why climb mountains?" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kadosh (1999) |
"An incredibly sensitive Israeli film about the harsh effects of religious zealotry." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) |
"Celebrates women's sexuality as a liberating and healing force." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kandahar (2001) |
"A mesmerizing film about one young woman's quest for hope in war-torn Afghanistan where refugees struggle to survive and fear reigns in the hearts of everyone." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Kangaroo (1986) |
"The film is given dramatic clout by Judy Davis' strong performance." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kansas City (1996) |
"Another spunky film in a series of Robert Altman portraits of the failure of the American Dream." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Karate Kid (1984) |
"Tells the engaging story of a handyman at a housing complex who teaches martial arts to a boy yearning for mastery of self." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Karate Kid Part 2 (1986) |
"Explores the challenges faced by the karate master and his young protege in Japan, his ancestral home." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The Karate Kid Part III (1989) |
"Explores the challenges faced by the karate master and his young protege in Japan, his ancestral home." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kate and Leopold (2001) |
"Hugh Jackman is a delight as Leopold, the perfect gentleman who's a model of urbanity and civility so desperately missing from our times." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Keane (2004) |
"An unsettling psychodrama that opens our hearts to a mentally and emotionally troubled man." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kedma (2002) |
"Gitai has made a quirky film about the origins of the state of Israel that provides insights into the source of present day Israeli-Palestinian conflict." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale (2001) |
"An extraordinary documentary about an unusual man whose questing spirit is a marvel to behold." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
Keep Walking (1982) |
"An inventive parable about the journey of the Magi." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Keeping Mum (2006) |
"An English black comedy about a housekeeper who turns out be quite a miracle-worker in a dysfunctional preacher's family." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Keeping the Faith (2000) |
"The first film in years to present two servants of God as ardent, idealistic, hard-working, and interesting people." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kestrel's Eye (1999) |
"At the end of this extraordinary film, we were left with a feeling of deep reverence for the kestrels." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Keuk Jang Jeon (2005) |
"There is an endearing fluidity to this Korean film about the interplay between movies and life." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Key Exchange (1985) |
"A crisp comedy of manners about young urban professionals who, while quite capable at work, find themselves less apt when it comes to relationships." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Keys to the House (2004) |
"The Keys to the House is a compelling Italian drama about a father-son reunion and the bravery needed to open one's heart to another.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Khadak (2006) |
"An unusual film set in Mongolia which contrasts the spiritual vitalities of shamanism with the dehumanizing rigors of industrial capitalism." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 0/5 |
Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004) |
"When not being a colossal bore, Tarantino takes pleasure in offending our moral sensibilities with his adoring portrait of a natural born killer with a thirst for revenge." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The Killing of Angel Street (1981) |
"A celebration of citizen activism." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The King and I (1999) |
"This mildly interesting animated feature adaptation of the classic Broadway play is carried mainly by the melodic and lyrically vibrant music of Rodgers and Hammerstein." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1.5/5 |
King Arthur (2004) |
"King Arthur offers a revisionist portrait of the legendary leader and warrior that expends almost all its energy on one bloody battle sequence after another." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The King is Alive (2001) |
"A compelling drama of survival with several very surprising twists. |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
King Kong (2005) |
"A sensational performance by Naomi Watts as the beauty who makes even a truly fierce beast beautiful just by loving him." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 1/5 |
King of California (2007) |
"A vacuous and boring tale about an outrageous quest for lost treasure." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
The King of Comedy (1982) |
"Reveals the trivialization of culture when celebrity reigns." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) |
"This film about one man's quest for the easy road to Boardwalk is a bleak meditation on the American dream, with an edgy performance by Jack Nicolson.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
The King of Masks (1996) |
"Reveals the desperate lengths a resilient little girl will go to find a permanent home." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
King of New York (1990) |
"Vividly conveys the dark side of power." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
King of the Gypsies (1978) |
"King of the Gypsies is a fine wedding of craft and creativity." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
King of the Hill (1993) |
"Affirms imagination as a character attribute that helps a resilient adolecent to survive in hard times." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Splat 2/5 |
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) |
"Scores a few points for its positive portrait of Muslims in the time of the Crusades." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 3/5 |
Kings and Queen (2005) |
"Kings and Queen is a fascinating French film filled with keen observations on sexual politics, psychology, and family roles." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Kinsey (2004) |
"Kinsey contains a treasure trove of thought-provoking material on love, sex, science, ethics, and the crowning touch of creation: diversity." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kipperbang (1982) |
"Touches lightly and convincingly on the universal aspects of first love" |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) |
"Bold and touching performances by William Hurt and Raul Julia." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kiss or Kill (1997) |
"A fresh and fast paced Australian drama about the mystery that resides in all people." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kissed (1996) |
"Explores the intersection between sex, death and the search for transcendence." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) |
"A frisky and fresh romantic comedy exporing sexual politics and the challenges of friendships between women." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) |
"A superb family film set in the Depression era that salutes the spiritual values of openness and hospitality in the face of class prejudice." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 4/5 |
Kitchen Stories (2004) |
"Kitchen Stories is an inventive and engaging drama about how our hearts are gladdened by the sweet surprises of unexpected intimacies." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
The Kite Runner (2007) |
"A memorable and moving drama about the pain of lost friendship, the yearning for forgiveness, and the freedom that comes from making amends." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
Klute (1971) |
"An exciting murder-mystery story that serves as a fascinating study of the complex inner life of an attractive call girl, played by Jane Fonda." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato |
A Knight's Tale (2001) |
"Brian Helgeland has taken the familiar elements of knighthood tales of adventure and given them some rowdy and refreshing new twists." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
Tomato 5/5 |
Knocked Up (2007) |
"A mega-laugh comedy about the messiness of change with lovable characters whose humor and flawed humanity make them very appealing." |
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat |
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