Wildcat, an artistic avenue to take for the sad old tire called the biopic, was written by Shelby Gaines and Ethan Hawke, and also directed by the latter. Based on the tortured life of Flannery O’Connor, the film stars Maya Hawke, Ethan’s daughter, Laura Linney, Cooper Hoffan, Steve Zahn and even a cameo by Liam… Continue reading Wildcat ushers two new words for A.I.: Artistic & Inspirational
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From Doll Guy to Fall Guy
Fall Guy looked stupid in trailer form, but I was praying it was a Challengers repeat, meaning ‘bad dress, great show’ as they say in the theater. But alas, this is bad dress, crummy show. I wasn’t even going to write blog for this slog, but laid up with a stress fracture, it’s great way… Continue reading From Doll Guy to Fall Guy
The Beast: Past, Present and Few…Days Away
Like the writer and director Bertrand Bonello, the present AI situation is already spooky. So much so, he framed one third of his film The Beast in 2044. He said he’d never do it again though because in reality, by the time the film was finished, he felt 2044 looked more like 2027. The film… Continue reading The Beast: Past, Present and Few…Days Away
Challengers: Mixed (doubles) Opinions
Much like his (Luca Guadagnino) clumsy but brilliant Bones and All film, I both loved and rolled my eyes at Challengers. Of course, if you read my La Chimera blog, you know I’m a huge Josh O’Connor fan so the bias begins there. What did I roll my eyes at in Challengers?…drawn out scenes where… Continue reading Challengers: Mixed (doubles) Opinions
La Chimera: Your Script Dr. is Here
The definition of la chimera is a frightening mash up of parts that only exists in your mind. Or literally a Greek figure with a lion’s head, goat’s body and serpent’s tale. Ok, so now, this movie? I understand Josh O’Connor’s sad character to a certain point. He ‘lost’ his girlfriend (we assume she is… Continue reading La Chimera: Your Script Dr. is Here
Luther: Never Too Much
I was amazed at the Sarasota Film Festival update that not only had the Luther: Never Too Much performance to which I had a ticket was sold out, but tomorrow’s was nearly sold out as well. Here I thought my soul background and devotion was unique. In the long queue I began talking to two… Continue reading Luther: Never Too Much
Remembering G.Wilder: We Need to Go Retro
Remembering Gene Wilder is a beautiful documentary on the actor, comedian, and director Gene Wilder. More than just clips and footage you’ve already seen, the moving documentary shows how he got his comedic start to begin with and what inspired him to write Young Frankenstein. My no spoilers rule will hopefully motivate you to seek… Continue reading Remembering G.Wilder: We Need to Go Retro
Love Lies Bleeding, Dripping with Originality
Although I had to look away several times from gore and violence (I am admittedly a wimp), Love Lies Bleeding (directed and co-written by Rose Glass and Wernika Tofilska) was still worth seeing. Let me count the ways: 1. Kristen Stewart has become one of the greatest actresses of her generation. Every performance is sincere,… Continue reading Love Lies Bleeding, Dripping with Originality
Roxanne on Demand: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Reminder: when I say demand it’s mainly because it rhymes. No one has held me hostage to watch a film just yet. But my son Liam saw The Talented Mr. Ripley and was quite entertained. Since TTMR was a blind spot for me (and I loved the director Anthony Minghella’s other films, my favorite being… Continue reading Roxanne on Demand: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Perfect Days Review in Tribute to my Grandma
My Grandma, Florence C. Baker, passed away in the middle of the night. And since my last cinema therapy run was to Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days (co-written with Takuma Takasaki), I wanted to pay tribute to my grandmother’s life, which is oddly similar to the main character’s, played heroically by Koji Yakusho. My Grandma Florence… Continue reading Perfect Days Review in Tribute to my Grandma