Four score and seven years ago, no not really, just 10 months ago, a little indie called Band Aid appeared at Sundance and was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Festival (it also won at the Calgary Festival, proving once again that Canadians are generally kinder than Americans). Tis true, I have… Continue reading In a World…..there are still valuable indies: Band Aid
Author: Goldie
Aspiring writer who has retired from the institution of education. I've written plays, three of which have been performed both in Rochester NY and here in Sarasota FL. I also write stand up and obviously, film critique.
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Way Late to the Party: Bridge of Spies
What can I say? When Bridge of Spies came out I avoided it like the plague thinking it was a war movie, combined with the fact that Tom Hanks has become like chocolate cake. He looks good, tastes good, but gosh darn it, is he healthy to like so much? I felt the same way… Continue reading Way Late to the Party: Bridge of Spies
Wes Anderson’s genius: “Isle of Dogs”, Eye’ll Grab Ya
I’m no artist, but a few times when I’ve attempted to draw or paint a person’s face, I’ve noticed, even in my lame limited effort how striking you create eyes to be. Wes Anderson surely knows and it’s the eyes of all the characters in Isle of Dogs that are so riveting. In addition to… Continue reading Wes Anderson’s genius: “Isle of Dogs”, Eye’ll Grab Ya
Angels and Insects Showing Some Skin in a PPLL from 1996
I came upon Angels and Insects via my manager Kate who is from London. She had mentioned seeing British born Mark Rylance on Broadway and still behind culturally, I had only heard of him visa vie his Academy Award winning performance in Bridge of Spies. So I scoured his IMDB page and there he was… Continue reading Angels and Insects Showing Some Skin in a PPLL from 1996
“Love Simon” or at the very least Very Much Liked
Ok, so I didn’t love “Love Simon”, but I did like it a lot. Let’s focus on the positive first. I’m broke as a joke from now until December 1st when I pray NYSUT makes good on my 30 years as a teacher. That said, my kind generous friend Carrie treated me to the movie… Continue reading “Love Simon” or at the very least Very Much Liked
Ode to Grandma and Photographer Sebastiano Salgado
Today is my Grandmother’s 95th birthday. It’s also the day I finished Wim Wenders 2014 Oscar nominated documentary and free Selby Library loaner “The Salt of the Earth”. What could these two things possibly have in common? First, my grandmother, Florence Baker, has endured countless deaths and tragedies. From her parents passing, to four siblings,… Continue reading Ode to Grandma and Photographer Sebastiano Salgado
Concert Review: Making America Abbreviated Again
America played at Van Wezel Hall in Sarasota last night and if America, the country, was analogous to the band’s performance, we’d be short about 10 states. I think it’s a cop out and money grab to play 90 minutes (exactly) when as a band they’ve complied 40+ years of music. At the very least,… Continue reading Concert Review: Making America Abbreviated Again
Paris, Texas a PPLL Extravaganza
Well, my main complaint about Paris, Texas was going to be the length (2 and a half hours), but as I type, I’m watching and listening to director Wim Wenders‘ commentary on deleted scenes and I am transfixed with hypnotic awe. Except for the older vehicles, Pars, Texas (circa 1984) could be shown today. It’s… Continue reading Paris, Texas a PPLL Extravaganza
Filling the Voight Void: Coming Home
After adoring Midnight Cowboy, I realized I needed to fill more of the Voight void, never having seen Coming Home (written by Waldo Scott and Robert C. Jones). Waldo Scott, won the Oscar for best screenplay for this film, as well as for Midnight Cowboy. Robert C. Jones also wrote Bullworth, one of my favorite… Continue reading Filling the Voight Void: Coming Home
First Post Oscars Film: “The Party”, New Term ‘Bittershort’
Has anyone else taken stock of the people around them, people you encounter in a store or on a street, and realized they’re tense and sour? I’m not saying everyone, but I can confidently say, MANY. My arm chair psychologist theory is that we’ve entered a period where well off people have lost meaningful purpose… Continue reading First Post Oscars Film: “The Party”, New Term ‘Bittershort’