I’ve liked all of Nicole Holofcener’s films, especially Can You Ever Forgive Me for which she was nominated for an Oscar. With You Hurt My Feelings, she hasn’t exactly upped the conflict ante, but she has portrayed genuine human beings navigating the rocky waves of real life. And she’s worked with Julia Louis-Dreyfus before (Enough… Continue reading You Hurt My Feelings: For Real Nicole Holofcener
Month: May 2023
Not Quite All There There
In an attempt to do more homework for my upcoming film class at the Sarasota Art Museum, I caught up with a very indie film that played at the Sarasota Film Festival, There There which stars Lili Taylor who was one of the primo women in Mystic Pizza. The film also stars another one of… Continue reading Not Quite All There There
Master Gardener: Suffocating the Seeds
I really wanted to love Master Gardener, Paul Schrader’s third film of the ‘man in a room trilogy’, primarily because of my polar opposite experiences of the first two. I ADORED First Reformed and was fully on board with his messaging of environmental concerns, religious hypocrisy and oppression and of course the phenomenal performances of… Continue reading Master Gardener: Suffocating the Seeds
The Way @CineBistro Siesta Key: Hope for the World
I’ve moaned before about the lack of participation at film events. Now I get to “praise the chef”. I’m not sure how the sold out crowd heard about The Way (2010, Emilio Estevez Director and Screenwriter), but man, am I happy I was there in a crowd! The Way is a gorgeous story about a… Continue reading The Way @CineBistro Siesta Key: Hope for the World
Film Two in the Flour City: Little Theater
My second favorite place in Rochester is the Little Theater. While it doesn’t have the grandeur of the GE House, it’s got the best popcorn on Earth! It’s here where I had my second viewing of Still: A Michael J. Fox movie which I saw originally to a sold out crowd at the Phoenix Film… Continue reading Film Two in the Flour City: Little Theater
Two Films in the Flour City (First Up: Dryden Theater Rochester, NY)
First of all, Rochester’s called the Flour City since many flour mills were stationed along the Genesee River back in the day. and then beer was invented (JUST KIDDING). Ironically I was there this past weekend during Lilac Fest, the homonym of flour. The first film I saw this weekend while spending time with my… Continue reading Two Films in the Flour City (First Up: Dryden Theater Rochester, NY)
Time Pulse: Proof of the Lennon/McCartney Lyric
The love you take is equal to the love you make…(McCartney/Lennon) My weekend and beginning of the week had me beating myself up. I realize the absurdity since I have the perfect job, perfect son, caring family and my health. Yet my upcoming trip to Rochester means re-entering the space where I was ghosted last… Continue reading Time Pulse: Proof of the Lennon/McCartney Lyric