At the risk of appearing shallow, I have to say Embrace the Serpent wasn’t as awe inspiring as some reported (or nominated as in the Oscars). Maybe it was the cardboard performance of Brionne Davis, who in an authentically created South America filmed beautifully in black and white, here comes a guy who looks like… Continue reading Embrace the Serpent, Small Hug at Best
Month: March 2016
Something Borrowed, Something Bronze: “The Bronze”
For shame Rotten Tomatoes…12%? You must be watching too many negative political stories. Sure The Bronze is totally inappropriate at times, but it’s that Bad Santa wrong that pays off so well in the end. Written by the lead actress and her husband (Melissa Rauch and the hubby that took her last name, Winston Rauch)… Continue reading Something Borrowed, Something Bronze: “The Bronze”
Mustang; Classic Car, Even Better Movie
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2305825536/tt3966404?ref_=ttmd_md_pv# “Mustang” is a compelling film written and directed by Deniz Gamze Ergurven that garnered several film festival awards. To the Oscar judges, “Mustang” must have produced a 12 Angry (white) Men conundrum before said group finally decided on “Son of Saul” as the victor. If I had a daughter, and she was over 16,… Continue reading Mustang; Classic Car, Even Better Movie
The Lady in the Van (down by the river)
Who doesn’t think of the phrase ‘down by the river’ when you hear the prepositional phrase IN A VAN? In fact, not to get too far off the mark, I’ve thought of Chris Farley skits three times in the last week: motivational speaker here, the Gap girls-inspired by the Aunt Alexandra social hour in To… Continue reading The Lady in the Van (down by the river)