screen |skr_n| |skrin| |skri_n| noun • a blank, typically white or silver surface on which a photographic image is projected : the world's largest movie screen • movies or television; the motion-picture industry : she's a star of the stage as well as the screen. verb [ trans. ] • protect (someone) from something dangerous or unpleasant • evaluate or analyze (something) for its suitability for a particular purpose or application


Wednesday, January 31, 2007

The Battle of Algiers

Influential, documentary-style war movie tries to portray the Algerian revolution from both sides. Supposedly used non-actors. (You can tell. There’s always someone staring at the camera.) Lots of subtitles. No main character. Felt long. Hard to connect with.
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