CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.!—break—>
On-Air Film Review: ‘The Zone of Interest’ is a Domestic Warning
Rating: 5.0/5.0 |
Rudolf Hess (Christian Friedel) is the commandant of the concentration camp at Auschwitz. He lives in a luxurious house right next door, complete with servants and all the stuff stolen from the prisoners, with his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller). As the mundane activities of everyday life goes on, the sounds of the concentration camp are in the background, including gunshots and screams of agony. When Hess is due for re-assignment, Hedwig is horrified … to be losing her dream house.
The Zone of Interest
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