“Blinded By the Light” written and directed by Gurinder Chandha, most famous for “Bend it Like Beckham”, could have been an award contender, but some silly elf must have helped co-write the middle sections of the film. The movie premise and last twenty minutes were profound, yet a segment of the middle reminded me of… Continue reading Mid film screenwriting is: Blinded By The Light
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Mike Wallace is Here: A Convergence of Ideas
I’m having a convergence of ideas culminating in a life changing philosophy. Contributors are: Martha Gellhorn’s Lettters as detailed in an October 2019 release book by Janet Somerville, a song by The Wood Brothers “Postcards From Hell”, a 2014 commencement address by Jim Carrey and last, but certainly not least, the documentary “Mike Wallace is… Continue reading Mike Wallace is Here: A Convergence of Ideas
How Many True Loves Fit into One Lifetime? Marianne & Leonard
Despite some luke warm reviews, I chose “Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love” today over the much lauded “Maiden”. Why you ask? My rapturous viewing of last year’s Nick Broomfield documentary masterpiece, “Whitney: Can I Be Me?”. Don’t get me wrong, Whitney Houston’s music is close to my core, whereas Cohen’s singing seems, dare I… Continue reading How Many True Loves Fit into One Lifetime? Marianne & Leonard
Innovative, but Obscure: “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”
It’s no surprise that “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is garnering rave reviews. The film speaks to pertinent societal concerns, race relations both inter and intra, gentrification, environmental ruin and the breakdown of the American family. And it’s also adventurously shot, with wide pan outs of skate boarders on San Fran’s famous topography,… Continue reading Innovative, but Obscure: “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”
That’s not thunder, it’s Hitchcock applauding: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is Tarantino’s penultimate movie to date; finally a substantive story over ridiculous violence. Granted, he packs the latter in at the ending, but Miss Violent Images No Mas hid merrily behind a sweatshirt. And when I’ve been entranced by beautifully portrayed good guys cleaning the clocks of well written… Continue reading That’s not thunder, it’s Hitchcock applauding: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Alex Ross Perry Deserves More Love: Her Smell
“Her Smell” is precisely organized into five long scenes each with an equally different, but engaging impact. The ensemble of actors was perfect (save one).
Dear Riley Stearns, Please Hire Me: The Art of Self-Defense
After listening to a Riley Stearns interview, the writer and director of “The Art of Self-Defense” talk about his favorite comedies, one obscure one that’s also on my list of greats (Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou”), I skipped and frolicked to see his film last night at Hollywood 11. Dead pan humor… Continue reading Dear Riley Stearns, Please Hire Me: The Art of Self-Defense
Under the Silver Lake: Meaning of the Ending
I talked my friend, a former L.A. resident to watch Under the Silver Lake, making the case it was akin to Lynch’s Mulholland Drive. His question to me was, what the heck does the end mean? Also, while I’m here, I am also listening to the ‘movies imo’ podcast who I thoroughly enjoy even when… Continue reading Under the Silver Lake: Meaning of the Ending
Under the Silver Lake: Part Dos of Creepy Films
The short answer is the movie definitely did NOT glorify patriarchal domination.
A Double Feature of Creeps: Part Uno
Fitting to recent real life soulless wonders in many ways, I’ve witnessed a double play of cinematic creepiness this week. First, I’m glad to say that people have become hip to the Sarasota Film Society’s vintage warehouse at 500 Tallevast Road as it was packed last Saturday for Hitchcock’s Psycho from 1960. And confession, I… Continue reading A Double Feature of Creeps: Part Uno