"Hotel Mumbai” is an Australian film directed by Anthony Maras who co-wrote the film with John Collee. The film tells the story of the invasion and near destruction of the famous Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India by Jihad Terrorists. Starring Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs. the characters portray those caught in the midst of this terrorist attack and the efforts of staff and guests to survive. Were it not for the fact that this is a true story of an incident that actually occurred about 11 years ago in the city of Mumbai, India, it could easily be dismissed as simply another action film made to suit the whims and tastes of a modern audience. However, knowing that all of what is depicted in the film did, in fact, take place, coupled with the excellent editing and interjecting of actual voices and newsreel film, it causes the audience to be riveted in their seats as the 2 hour film speeds by with action, drama and suspense.I give the film 3 stars for it gives insight into not only the victims but the perpetrators as well and makes for a powerful theatrical experience.

"Hotel Mumbai” is an Australian film directed by Anthony Maras who co-wrote the film with John Collee. The film tells the story of  the invasion and near destruction of the famous Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India by Jihad

Terrorists.  Starring Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs. the characters  portray

those caught in the midst of this terrorist attack and the efforts of staff and guests to survive.

Were it not for the fact that this is a true story of an incident that actually occurred

about 11 years ago in the city of Mumbai, India, it could easily be dismissed as simply another action film

made to suit the whims and tastes of a modern audience. However, knowing that all of what is depicted in the film did, in fact, take place, coupled with the excellent editing and interjecting of actual voices and newsreel film, it causes the audience to be riveted in their seats as the 2 hour film speeds by with action, drama and suspense.I give the film 3 stars for it gives insight into not only the victims but the perpetrators as

well and makes for a powerful theatrical experience.

“Working Woman” is an Israeli film depicting the frustration of a vulnerable  member of the work force as she is victimized by the sexual harassment of her  employer and how difficult it is for her (and for so many other women similarly situated) to cope with the awkwardness of the role in which she has been placed. Foreign by definition both in language and origin, the film is universal in its appeal for what befalls the heroine in this movie could occur anywhere in the world proving that “bad boys will be bad boys” regardless of the language they speak. I give the film 3 stars with special acknowledgment to Michel Aviad who, as director and co-writer of the film, has captured the humanity and plight of its leading character.