Savvy readers will know that my title is a quote from “Whiplash”, my favorite movie of last year. I use it because Greta Gerwig (and I consider myself a fan) seemed to be rushing or lines in the opening scenes, like watching out of sync audio, but with her lips moving in time. I think… Continue reading Mistress America: Am I Rushing or Am I Dragging?
Future book idea: shh, it’s a secret: “The End of the Tour”
Sadly surprisingly, when I looked up another film that helped me back in the day by Jonathan Levine called The Wackness, I saw that JL hadn’t had big big success since then…I mean, I shouldn’t judge as I didn’t see Warm Bodies, but am not a zombie fan. But much like The Wackness, James Ponsoldt’s… Continue reading Future book idea: shh, it’s a secret: “The End of the Tour”
Feeling like a teenager again, “The Gift”
The Gift I’d like to personally thank Joel Edgerton for “The Gift” for making me like being scared again. Not since I gave up horror flicks back in the 80’s due to my hyper guilt feelings/PTSD while watching “Fun House”, have I enjoyed a scary movie. Thank you also for not having to gore us… Continue reading Feeling like a teenager again, “The Gift”
Oh Ma Darlin, Oh Ma Darlin, Clement (ine)
Clement “People. Places, Things” (James Strouse) was a pinch your cheek adorable and I fully acknowledge my bias for Jemaine Clement, probably best known for Flight of the Conchords. For various reasons, most close to me is having a 22 year old son, I often have my emasculating radar up and “PPT” certainly promotes female… Continue reading Oh Ma Darlin, Oh Ma Darlin, Clement (ine)
Go Chasin Water Falls, “Straight Outta Compton”
When a two and a half hour movie goes by in a flash, you know you’ve been entertained. Straight Outta Compton directed by F Gary Gray (director of TLC’s video “Waterfalls”) was truly compelling. Perhaps this is partly due to the fact that I didn’t know the story, but the tale is inspirational in its… Continue reading Go Chasin Water Falls, “Straight Outta Compton”
Woody Allen’s The Irrational Man, surprisingly not ‘The Donald’s Story’
Parker I went confidently to Woody Allen’s ‘Irrational Man’, thinking, Joaquin and Parker Posey could save any movie. Ugh, except this one. Woody, you need a retirement intervention, focus on your clarinet. I’m sorry to be so blunt, but when a brand new recliner seat can’t save me from fidgety ennui, I’ve got to speak… Continue reading Woody Allen’s The Irrational Man, surprisingly not ‘The Donald’s Story’
Infinitely Polar Bear, Infinite Jest
Hopefully some reader will recognize my title to be both that of the Maya Forbes film starring Mark Ruffalo’s portrayal of bi-polar disorder AS WELL AS the title of a book by David Foster Wallace known partially for his psychological disturbances, possibly including bi-polar disorder, who is also the subject of a movie that’s out… Continue reading Infinitely Polar Bear, Infinite Jest
Over One Million (Punches) Served: South Paw
I love Jake Gyllenhaal, most in Nightcrawler tied with Broke Back Mountain. Source Code? Again, great due to the sincerity he pours into every role. Now,(clearing of the throat) he does do the same top notch performance, but dog gone it, could someone have given the script more nuanced characters? Are we really going to… Continue reading Over One Million (Punches) Served: South Paw
Trainwreck & the Tracks of My Tears
I was really looking forward to Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck. Like many, I thought she was too crude at one time, but three skits on her tv series Inside Amy Schumer turned me right around this past winter. First the skits which I implore you to google one, if not all, and watch to your giggle’s… Continue reading Trainwreck & the Tracks of My Tears
“Amy, What You Gonna Do?”
After a second viewing of “Amy” I now feel my original comments below were way too harsh. I saw in the film’s second time around, beautiful aerial shots of London and NYC, well placed footage evoking the emotion of the moment, and an instrumental score both poignant and deep. Still, I think the first third… Continue reading “Amy, What You Gonna Do?”