I stick by my stance of amore` for this film, in spite of people I’ve talked to, who comment, “But it’s so sad!” What can I say, even in a sunny Floridian December, you can’t help but feel a little melancholy (re. John Lennon’s “So this Is Christmas”). Trust me, I’m not maudlin about anything,… Continue reading Manchester by the Sea, Sweet Glorious Sadness
Watch for me by the “Moonlight”
On an afternoon when my head was spinning from too much play editing, I made myself calm down with a highly rated movie. “Moonlight”, adapted from a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney was just what the writing doctor ordered. (My title by the way, is an allusion to an Alfred Noyes poem I use to… Continue reading Watch for me by the “Moonlight”
I Cinema-ed a Girl and I Liked it, “The Edge of Seventeen”
Was going to use the more provocative line, “I Flicked a Girl and I Liked It” an allusion to the Katie Perry song, but didn’t want anyone to think I was questioning my sexuality (not that there’s anything wrong with that), but I remain 99% hetero). I think the last time I went to a… Continue reading I Cinema-ed a Girl and I Liked it, “The Edge of Seventeen”
Whoa…Christine, from Sarasota no less
Warning….perhaps for the sensitive this movie (CHRISTINE 2016) should be seen in a matinee for a re-balance of post film light of day. I related way too much to the film’s topic due to experiences I have had as a mental health counselor and the chicken or egg toss up of social anxiety and dysfunctional… Continue reading Whoa…Christine, from Sarasota no less
Certain Women: Beginning, Middle and En-?
I thought I was a big fan of Kelly Reichardt, yet after looking at her IMDB page, I realize this is a false claim based on only 3 films: her BEGINNING film “River of Grass” (looking to buy this, it’s a keeper, will explain below), her MIDDLE film “Wendy and Lucy” and her latest (EN-?),… Continue reading Certain Women: Beginning, Middle and En-?
Toni Erdmann and Gino Vannelli’s I Just Wanna Stop
What crazy film and music connection am I making today? Well, opening my place of work on Saturday morning meant that I could choose the Pandora Station. So Kenny Loggins it was, much to the chagrin of my co-worker, a stalwart Beatles fan. (Don’t feel too sorry for him, I let him switch by 11… Continue reading Toni Erdmann and Gino Vannelli’s I Just Wanna Stop
The Salesman Always Rings Twice & Consolation is Not in His BriefCase
The Salesman directed by Asghar Fahredi played at Burns Court for the Cineworld Film Fest on November 9th. I’m sure based on its quality it’ll get a normal run at most independent theaters and I highly recommend this taut tale. I’m biased of course, having seen and enjoyed his films in two different states. A… Continue reading The Salesman Always Rings Twice & Consolation is Not in His BriefCase
The Jackson and the Hare, a great combo in Denial
Denial directed by Mike Jackson and screenplay by David Hare was a well crafted film based on a true story (and book by Deborah Lipstadt). I knew this was quality even before realizing the cinematic geniuses behind the film. First Mike Jackson also directed Temple Grandin, a tv movie I showed to my two independent… Continue reading The Jackson and the Hare, a great combo in Denial
Kitchen Sinks Times Two: Man Called Ove and Aquarius
Ok, did a two days in a row of foreign cinema. Name a tragedy and I saw it in film. Actually, I posed that query to my co-worker about A Man Called Ove (directed by Hannes Holm) and he guessed the tragedy shipwreck. Ok, he had me there, there is no shipwreck in A Man… Continue reading Kitchen Sinks Times Two: Man Called Ove and Aquarius
Money Can’t Buy You Soul, proof: The Pickle Recipe’s Delish!
Give Sheldon Cohn a round of applause! He wrote and directed a sweet indie movie called The Pickle Recipe. My hope is some big wig producer will buy the rights and remake it to make Mr. Cohn a rich man. Or better yet, just hire him to write your next script. What makes “The Pickle… Continue reading Money Can’t Buy You Soul, proof: The Pickle Recipe’s Delish!