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...Samira Makhmalbaf's filmmaking father, Mohsen Makhmalbaf?who directed the superb, Afghan-set Kandahar (2001)?helped finance Sedigh Barmak's Osama, the hit of the Directors' Fortnight. Set in the early days of Taliban rule and based on a true story, it tells of an 11-year-old girl whose mother sends her out with a short haircut and long robes to find work as a "boy" and support the family. It's a reckless ruse, one with potentially fatal consequences. The girl is taken to the men-only prayer ritual, and attends instruction by a mullah in the proper...
...biography of a 19th century mystic and rabble rouser known primarily in Canada is another test of his audience's loyalty, those who have remained with Chester Brown can see that it fits perfectly into his oeuvre. "Louis Riel" contains all of Chester Brown's favorite themes in a superb example of historical storytelling...
...She’s been very much a triple-threat,” Todd said. “A superb scholar, teacher and citizen. It’s wonderful for her but no less wonderful for the Slavic department and the literature concentration and Harvard in general...
...think it is definitely part of a trend that the University is willing to now promote superb people from within, much more than it’s been under previous administrations,” he said...
...night did have its moments, though. A superb duet between Frances and the underutilized Svetlana (Shannon Amiry), everything involving the excellent chorus—the mournful bit that kicked off the second act was especially good—and the scene in which Frances encounters her long-lost father all stood out. Likewise, the solid set design and evocative lighting resulted in some starkly beautiful vignettes...