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What’s Up, Doc? The Best Documentaries of the Year

What’s Up, Doc? The Best Documentaries of the Year

by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Dec 17, 2019 | Home-Page, Journal, Veer Magazine

When we first initiated the Naro series ‘New Non-Fiction Film’ in the early 2000s, documentaries were still considered to be the red headed stepchild of arthouse programming. The bulk of the screen content being foreign films, indie American films, and film classics....
The Third Kingdom: Notes From the Underground

The Third Kingdom: Notes From the Underground

by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Nov 14, 2019 | Home-Page, Journal, Veer Magazine

After a cool August morning searching vainly for chanterelle mushrooms within an aspen forest on the high slopes of the San Juan Mountains surrounding Telluride – I had reluctantly given up.  Turning back towards town empty handed, I came upon a mossy glade in the...
Dark Matter: Einstein’s Unsolved Enigma

Dark Matter: Einstein’s Unsolved Enigma

by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Oct 14, 2019 | Home-Page, Journal, Veer Magazine

It seems that congratulations are in order! At this point in the universe’s 13.76 billion year trajectory, earthlings have reached a comprehensive understanding of all the laws of physics that make up our everyday reality. That’s quite a claim, isn’t it? But the last...
Burning Down The House

Burning Down The House

by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Sep 17, 2019 | Home-Page, Journal, Veer Magazine

I looked down upon a sea of green that spread out below me in every direction as far as my eyes could see. I had flown out of Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, destined for Rio Branco in the western part of Brazil adjacent to the border with Bolivia. But...
Catnip for Jazz Lovers: Blue Note Records at 80

Catnip for Jazz Lovers: Blue Note Records at 80

by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Aug 19, 2019 | Home-Page, Journal, Veer Magazine

It’s been a rewarding summer for a greying audience of baby boomers who have been rediscovering their hippie roots from the sixties and seventies. I’m not referring to CBD oil. The Naro has shown a number of new documentaries featuring legendary musicians and historic...
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Tench PhillipsThis space features current and recent articles and posts by Naro co-owner Tench Phillips. Tench is a regular columnist for Veer Magazine where he often expands on subjects he is passionate about: social justice, environmental protection, and peace. This page will feature both his Veer columns and additional articles. Please feel free to comment on films or offer your own opinion on posted topics. Please note that comments are moderated for relevancy and civility.

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