Movies
“Bye Bye Germany” is a deeply felt yet unsentimental, often wry look at a group of Jewish friends — all Nazi-era survivors — who, in 1946 Frankfurt, unite to sell high-end linens to raise the funds to emigrate to America.
April 12, 2018
Entertainment & Arts
“Das Experiment” is a revved-up potboiler that suggests, intentionally or otherwise, that all it takes for ordinary Germans to reveal their inner Nazi is to give them power over others.
Sept. 20, 2002
When director Oliver Hirschbiegel met with Disney executives a few months ago to discuss possible projects, he says, “I told them I really want to do a kids’ movie.
Sept. 18, 2002
“Run Lola Run” is the message, but flame-haired Lola hardly needs the encouragement.
June 18, 1999
In compelling, suspenseful fashion, “Taking Sides” illuminates brilliantly the dilemma of a great, world-renowned artist flourishing in a totalitarian regime.
Sept. 19, 2003
Fatih Akin’s amusing and upbeat film opens an L.A. salute to German cinema that includes standouts ‘No Place to Go’ and ‘The State I Am In.’
Nov. 2, 2000
The Big Picture
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Sept. 29, 2008
Archives
“Mystery Men” (Universal, $25) has a lot going for it.
Jan. 13, 2000
Movie review: ‘Young Goethe in Love’
Nov. 4, 2011
Boasting an impressive international cast, gorgeous cinematography and high production values, “The Confessions” has all the appearances of a solid thriller.
July 6, 2017