This is an essay written by Marjane Setrapi, the creator of Persepolis (both the graphic novel and Oscar nominated animated feature) who is living in exile in France. I was wondering what she thought of the protests in Iran, as she grew up during the Shah's reign & the Islamic Revolution. Check out Persepolis on DVD if you can... it is wonderful! Marjane's Op Ed Essay in the New York Times Persepolis Movie Site …
Movies I’ve Seen lately
Adventureland: wonderful coming of age thing. Great music! Ah the 80's!! Sunshine Cleaning: Adorable, Amy Adams and Emily Blunt are terrific as sisters at odds and Alan Arkin was doing his best post Little Miss Sunshine quirky - father- figure- thing. Goodbye Solo: very unique slice of life, unique characters - Roger loved this one. Monsters Vs. Aliens: Okay, okay. I admit it. A computer animated film has to really suck for me to hate it. I didn't hate this one but it did not knock …