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Directed by Giddi Dar Picturehouse Entertainment 3 1/2 stars As Thanksgiving approaches, so too does the invasion of undesirable houseguests in homes all across America. Likewise, in “Ushpizin” (Aramaic for “holy guests”), unholy houseguests stir up holiday trouble—only in this film, the celebration is of the biblical Exodus rather than a settler/American-Indian dinner. “Ushpizin” is the first film made with collaboration between the ultra-Orthodox community and secular filmmakers and is aimed squarely at general audiences as an comedy anyone can enjoy...
...about five minutes of screen time. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Zathura’s” plot moves fluidly from each board game challenge to the next. Like his “Elf,” (is he cornering the market on holiday kid flicks?) there are bits of adult humor peppered throughout the movie, particularly in the Astronaut’s sarcastic undertone. This “Swingers” vet still knows what’s money. Despite a noble attempt to appeal to a wide demographic, the movie is about thirty minutes too long...
...We’ve adopted a platoon of soldiers in Iraq and, in the next few months, we’re hoping to collect magazines, CD’s, DVD’s—anything that would bring a smile to their faces over the holidays,” she said. Following Nosal’s explanation, Thomas M. McSorley, Jr. ’06, a legislative representative from the Harvard Dems, and HRC President Matthew P. Downer ’07 said students should support the efforts of the soldiers fighting in Iraq, regardless of their political leanings...
Though the celebration of Diwali varies between regions of India and between countries, at its core it is a holiday to celebrate family, or the community with which one feels at home...
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most widely celebrated holiday in Hinduism. In northern India, Diwali celebrates the return of the legendary King Rama with lamps to light his way. In southern India, the holiday is associated with the god Vishnu’s gift, a lamp of knowledge...