Gina Telaroli
May 12, 2008 | 10:25 am EST
Social Action + Cinema Videos of the Day:
1) World Music Best - Papa Wemba & Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
For the Cinema YouTube Video of the Day, Click here >>>
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Another Mother’s Day has passed (I hope you had a good one) but luckily for you the Top 10 Movie Moms are available all year round - here’s the final Top 10 - including 2 new ones not yet profiled! Keep in mind these Moms may not be the most typical (they’re all actually pretty unique) , but they are definitely the most dynamic and interesting to watch on the screen.
10. Carol White in Todd Haynes’ Safe
A disturbing and eeery portrait of a California housewife and step-mom that suddenly turns sick from the chemicals in the air is in part an attack of suburban culture and in part a more general metaphor for the AIDS epidemic. But these social critiques aside, Julianne Moore’s turn as Carol White is a fascinating look at a woman who wants more that to run a house. The scene of Carol at a pals baby shower, when a young child is sitting on her lap as she starts to experience an attack will sit with you for some time… As will the last moment of the film. It’s a true testament to the side our mother’s keep to themselves…
And even though Carol may have had other problems, 
to ensure we all have clean air to breathe!
The second look at one of my favorite movie moms. (Here’s the first)
Selma in Lars von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark
Bjork’s portrayal of a mother going blind who is worried about passing her bum gene on to her son is nothing short of heartbreaking (in the manipulative Lars von Trier way). She exemplifies what it means to be selfless, right up to “the last song.” Her quest to ensure that her son will be able to see is one filled with tragedy, murder and music and isn’t to be missed!
Like Selma says, “I just wanted to hold a little baby. ”
Read the rest of this entry » to learn about Unite for Sight and click click for some Dancer in the Dark videos.
The Danish provocateur Lars von Trier is at it again. The director of the tear inducing Breaking the Waves and Dancer in the Dark and the anti-American Dogville and Manderlay has moved on larger topics, specifically the Antichrist:
Lars von Trier’s next film will be called Antichrist. The story concerns a couple retreating to a cabin in the woods to recover from the death of their child. Filming on Antichrist begins this summer in Germany, where the film’s producers secured funding. This marks the first time that Von Trier will work in Germany. [Guardian]
Even though his films are always controversial, they always ignite discussion on topics that need more time in the media, like misogyny, sexism, violence, greed and faith.
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The TakePart Top 10 Weekly Roundup is a compilation of the week’s most notable stories from our entertainment-meets-social-action blogging network. Check out our most popular articles of the week on a variety of subjects, as well as a few TakePart blogger favorites.
Katie:
Dean Karmen Shows Steven Colbert How To Filter Water
St Patricks Day Goes Green with Green Beer: Top 10 Eco Beers
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Nicole:
East Meets West at Dubai Art Fair, But Shadow of Migrant Labor Remains
TakePart’s “I Am Voting For” Campaign Wants You To Vote the Issues
Scarlett Johansson Dates For Charity
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Gina:
Top 10 Films That Have Helped to Frame the War in Iraq
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Kerry:
While there are tons of Christmas classics to tide us over cinematically in December, there are seemingly less films to keep us company during Easter weekend. However, below are ten films that either relate to Easter directly, happen around Easter time, feature an Easter scene or relate on a more philosophical level. No matter what mood you find yourself in this Easter weekend, one of the Top Ten Easter Films listed below is sure to please.
And in the spirit of Easter and learn how you and your family can spend Easter volunteering (before you watch a film of course).
1. The Passion of Joan of Arc : Carl Theodore Dreyer’s story of a young woman who sacrifices everything for her beliefs easily connects with the themes of forgiveness and sacrifice that define Easter:
With its stunning camerawork and striking compositions, Carl Th. Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc convinced the world that movies could be art. Renée Falconetti gives one of the greatest performances ever recorded on film, as the young maiden who died for God and France. Long thought to have been lost to fire, the original version was miraculously found in perfect condition in 1981″in a Norwegian mental institution. [Criterion]
Even the story of the films “rebirth” seems appropriate for the holiday.
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Giulia:
