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Persepolis

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"National Treasure 2" Versus "Persepolis"

Animation World Magazine features a dismaying and inspiring article (yes, both) by Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman about the acclaimed animated film Persepolis. Goodman ponders the reasons that this celebrated film it is not playing in multiplexes, whereas National Treasure 2 is. PersepolisNational Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (Via

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Were the Year's Best Foreign Films Snubbed by the Academy?

It came to my attention today that at least three of the most celebated foreign films of the year have been snubbed by the Academy this year. Here's a report from LA Weekly's Scott Foundas. In their nine-title list of films that may win the Best

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Persepolis (2007) - A Guest Review by Kenneth R. Morefield

I'm thrilled to offer the first of what may be several reviews coming from Kenneth R. Morefield, who has occasionally contributed some fine guest reviews to Looking Closer in the past. Morefield is an Assistant Professor of English at Campbell University. Morefield's at the Toronto International