Hard to believe 2001 was almost 20 years ago, my son was an innocent 8 years old, yet shielding him from our country’s rapid ageing after 9/11 seemed impossible. In line with 2001’s innocence, and subsequent loss of, I watched a movie from December of that year, The Majestic, at the suggestion of my movie… Continue reading The Majestic, An Oldie but a Sweetie
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Rocketman: ‘Hall’ of Fame Movie
My ‘Hall’ of Fame title works a double shift, denoting a multilayered touching film with the screenwriter’s name; Lee ‘Hall’ of War Horse and Billy Elliot fame. And while there’ll be plenty of ‘was this as good as Bohemian Rhapsody’ comparisons, I’ll be the first to say, ‘hell yeh’. AND, while no one is going… Continue reading Rocketman: ‘Hall’ of Fame Movie
Inventive Back Stories: An odd comparison of Joy and Melancholia
Ok, maybe the most oddly contrasted movies in history, like comparing apples and oranges, but because I watched the films on the same day, I claim emotional license to do so. “Ask Dr. Ruth”, currently showing at Burns Court was absolute rapturous joy. To paraphrase my movie friend Gus Mollasis, who hosted an enlivened talk… Continue reading Inventive Back Stories: An odd comparison of Joy and Melancholia
Wild Nights with Emily: A Smoothie
After a disorienting first ten minutes, my confusion about the film, kind of what you’d wonder when trying to name an alien being you’ve never seen before, dissipated and I was totally in for the ride. First, let me ruin one thing for you. If you’re expecting to witness actual wild nights with Emily, stay… Continue reading Wild Nights with Emily: A Smoothie
Long Shot, Truth Hot
There’s much to love about “Long Shot”, directed by Jonathan Levine, also known for two of my positive feel good flicks, “Snatched” and “The Wackness” (a perfect take-your-teen-to-teach-him-about-sex movies, no joke, it’s perfect). Here Levine, gets physical once again, this time grown up 2019 style with Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen comingling. While midway, the… Continue reading Long Shot, Truth Hot
Spring ‘Camp’: The Loved One 1965
Wow, the out of this world movies one can run into in mid spring, post film fest lull, an absolute gem called “The Loved One” from 1965. Directed by Tony Richardson, Oscar winner for another that is now on my classic must-see-next list, “Tom Jones”. I knew he was ex-husband of Vanessa Redgrave, but until… Continue reading Spring ‘Camp’: The Loved One 1965
Stockholm the movie & Aha’s Take on Me
Ethan Hawke and Robert Budreau must have formed a synchronicity working together in the heart breaking biopic Born to be Blue considering the dynamic duo are back again in Stockholm the movie (Ethan starring of course and Budreau writing and directing). Being a card carrying Ethan Hawke fan from his pinch his cute cheeks in… Continue reading Stockholm the movie & Aha’s Take on Me
Amazing Grace: Everything and Desire for More
Amazing Grace was a labor of love that Sydney Pollack was never able to pull off alive. He was always too busy according to IMDB, to finish syncing voice to video. Instead, before he died of cancer, he handed off the project to Alan Elliott (whose IMDB bio does not glean much info, besides a… Continue reading Amazing Grace: Everything and Desire for More
The Public: Important Conceptually; But Cinematically? Well….
Dear Emilio, First, let me say you should have been nominated for best screenplay, director AND actor for The Way. You’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for that poignant father son film. On the lighter side, I enjoyed your work in The Stakeout, as sweet as the Bubble Yum gum I devoured… Continue reading The Public: Important Conceptually; But Cinematically? Well….
Making of Montgomery Clift: A Timely and Worthy Mission
With a busy life, I was able to score two Sarasota Film Fest Tickets. My first film was a new documentary by Rob Clift, Montgomery Clift’s nephew, Making of Montgomery Clift . First and foremost, bless Rob Clift for caring enough about his Uncle’s reputation (and indirectly his Dad who ripped Clift’s biographer for warping… Continue reading Making of Montgomery Clift: A Timely and Worthy Mission