The first episode of the new season of In the Actor’s Studio (Bravo, Season 22, Ep 1) features Jessica Chastain giving a not to be missed masterclass in acting technique. If you want to see Chastain in what I believe to be the best performance of her career, do not miss Miss Sloane. She has… Continue Reading
The Lion Weeps Tonight
As I watched what I believed to be just the beginning of Lion I began to get aggravated as it seemed to go on and on. Finally I realized that I was not watching just the start of the film, I was watching Act 1 and perhaps part of Act 2. It was then I… Continue Reading
Fenced in for 29 years, August Wilson is finally screened
FENCES 29 Years. That is how long it took from starting development to release on screen for August Wilson’s play Fences. The project itself was fenced in by Hollywood’s racism which would not allow for a Black director. See James Greenberg’s New York Times article at http://nyti.ms/2hzSpWw. Mr. Wilson adapted his play primarily on his… Continue Reading
La La La – Someone help get me to land.
From the day I first heard about La La Land I had a gut feeling that I didn’t need to see it. After hearing so many raves and how it was an Oscar darling I felt obligated to at least view it once. I should have followed my gut. I have not been so bored… Continue Reading
As Time Goes Bye — Today in Movie History
December 2, 1941 Ilsa Lund walks into Rick’s Cafe A classic moment from Casablanca Continue Reading
Nocturnal Animals – An elegantly crafted noir experience
Since this is the U.S. release date I will divulge no spoilers. Seethe film yourself. It is worth it. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone review of Nocturnal Animals says of Tom Ford “Tom Ford is drunk on movies. Like the fashion icon he is, the director brings a keen eye for style, texture and design to… Continue Reading
Now – This is a film for the ages!
Harry Carey was there! Continue Reading
Some shots mean more than others
CUBS WIN! Sharing the most special moment with my daughter Shaina Continue Reading
CIFF – The “Hugos” controversial but jury limited.
There was much controversy over the International Competition’s jury selection of Sieranevada as Best Picture and Best Director recipients. Many pointed to other films that they regarded as being far superior. However, the jury is limited in its choice to those films that enter the competition and the majority of those other films elected not… Continue Reading
CIFF – Two Should Have Stayed Home
There were two films shown at the Chicago International Film Festival that were extremely artisitic in their cinematography and metaphorical usage but totally failed as a meaningful films – The Daughter orig. La Hija from Argentina and Crosscurrent orig. Chang jiang tu from China. I stayed after each viewing to listen to the directors explain… Continue Reading