I’m wringing my hands together like Columbo did when he was on the brink of cracking a case, because if A Faithful Man does not prove my theory* that men stay too long in dysfunctional relationships, then I’ll eat my NFL hat (see the Columbo NFL hat trivia at https://m.imdb.com/review/rw4400766/). *I’ve written an essay detailing… Continue reading A Faithful Man, More Passivity Proof
Category: dark comedy
Brittany Runs a Marathon, a bronze medal, just like real life
Brittany Runs a Marathon is a bronze medal level movie important just for its attempt to capture real life modern problems. Hats off to Paul Downs Colaizzo’s writing and direction especially since his IMDB page only lists MacGuyver as one of his other writing accomplishments. Jillian Bell does an excellent job as the lead character,… Continue reading Brittany Runs a Marathon, a bronze medal, just like real life
Gloria Bell, Julianne or Paulina: Who Wore it (the screenplay) Better?
Oy, I thought up so many titles for this blog: Americans Can Sure ‘F’ Up a Screenplay Gloria Bell: At Least I Liked the Soundtrack What a (Bad) Difference Five Years Can Make Can you tell my opinion? Ok, I saw the original Gloria back in 2013 written and directed by Sebastion Lelio and after… Continue reading Gloria Bell, Julianne or Paulina: Who Wore it (the screenplay) Better?
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’
Two’s Company, Three Billboards a Crowd
There’s some aspects to appreciate about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Mo. Martin McDonagh is a proven writer (In Bruges, The Pillow Man), but while Three Billboards has some unique qualities; a snapshot of small town America, some complex characters, and lot of twists, I couldn’t love it. First, the positives: my incredible bias for Sam… Continue reading Two’s Company, Three Billboards a Crowd