There seems to be a wealth of Short Films on the movie market of late. And by all indications, their number only appears to be expanding exponentially. Some really good stories with substantial talent infusing them are given an opportunity to find an audience with economy of both scale and … [Read More]
claire in motion If you’re one of those who need your movie’s to be wrapped up nice and neat and complete with a little bow at their conclusion, with all the loose ends securely tied tight, and each and every question fully answered, then Claire in Motion is definitely not the … [Read More]
THE GENERAL IDEA At first the slice of life indie drama “A Country Called Home” seems to be trying too hard to be indelible. But I found as I let this small town tale of self-discovery and lives recalibrated gently play itself out I came to understand what Director and … [Read More]
THE GENERAL IDEA You don’t know me (most likely). But this guy Jimmy (Ron Eldard, in an affectingly understated performance) in “Roadie” is me. Not in every aspect of his life, certainly. But in essence. THE GOOD Jimmy cherishes, and largely lives in, the past. It is an intimate history, though fraught … [Read More]
I already have a built-in affinity for the independent production “Krisha”, having grown up in the land of Texas suburbia which serves as the setting for this domestic drama. My own experience does not reflect the manner of familial blood boiling turmoil and resentment clearly evident in the Trailer I … [Read More]
In Alex of Venice, workaholic environmental attorney, Alex Vedder (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), is forced to reinvent herself after her husband (Chris Messina) suddenly leaves the family. Dealing with an aging father (Don Johnson) who still aspires to succeed as an actor, an eccentric sister (Katie Nehra) and an extremely shy … [Read More]