12 Angry Men - 1957 - Sidney Lumet

This outstanding film takes place in a cramped jury room as the twelve men in the title deliberate the verdict of a murder case. The one dissenter, played by Henry Fonda, tackles eleven jurors, eager to return a guilty verdict. A master class in acting

Does Your Soul Have a Cold? - 2007 - Mike Mills

The allure of Japan, especially Tokyo, has a magnetic appeal to moviemakers. Mike Mills’ documentary – the title is from an ad promoting anti-depressants - about five Japanese individuals suffering from depression is uneven and difficult to engage with. The camera work and subtitling are sloppy and the project lacks direction. JJ

The Simpsons Movie - 2007 - David Silverman

Springfield is a polluted mess and Homer makes things worse by turning the town into an ecological disaster zone. The US government seal off Springfield with a dome, Homer becomes enemy number one, and then tries to save the day. Good enough entertainment-wise but lacks the depth and genius of the original series.
Cristina Pittelli