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Tag Archives: drama
Review: Gloria Bell (2019)
My review of Gloria Bell, Sebastián Lelio’s remake of his own film, 2013’s Gloria, is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Gaspar Noé’s Climax (2019)
I love Gaspar Noé, warts and all. I look forward to his new films like I look forward to some exciting event where I have no idea what’s going to happen. His latest, Climax, is really great. I reviewed the … Continue reading
Film Comment: On Tamara Jenkins’ Private Life (2018)
My review of Tamara Jenkins’ Private Life, about a couple’s infertility struggles, starring Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn, was one of my favorite films of 2018. I reviewed for Film Comment‘s September/October 2018 issue and it appeared just in the … Continue reading
For Film Comment: Sounder (1972)
When I was around 8 or 9, my parents let me watch Sounder with them. I sat on the floor in front of the television. My parents were behind me on the couch. During the scene when Nathan returns home … Continue reading
Review: Daughter of Mine (2019)
I reviewed Laura Bispuri’s second feature, Daughter of Mine, for Rogerebert.com.
Review: 3 Days with Dad (2019; written and directed by Larry Clarke)
There are many many things that Larry Clarke’s 3 Days with Dad does really well. The cast is incredible, from the large parts to the bit roles. The performances are beautiful. The ensemble is really worthy of the name: you … Continue reading
“Is your dad here?” A moment from Eighth Grade
That’s Missy Yager there, as the mom of the Queen Bee of middle school in Eighth Grade (which I reviewed for Ebert.) What is so funny about this small moment is that the mother is happy to see Kayla come … Continue reading
Review: The Heiresses (2019)
I absolutely loved the Paraguayan film The Heiresses. It’s my kind of movie. Incredible lead performance from an actress who has extensive stage experience but this is her first film. Mind-boggling. I reviewed The Heiresses for Rogerebert.com.
Review: Into Invisible Light (2019; directed by Shelagh Carter)
“Do you ever feel your life just veered off somewhere?” – Helena Grayson, Into Invisible Light In her first film, Passionflower, Winnipeg-based filmmaker Shelagh Carter delved into her own past. Seen through the watchful eyes of young Sarah (Kassidy Love … Continue reading
Review: The Destroyer (2018)
An example of being heavy-handed for no discernible purpose. My review of The Destroyer is now up at Rogerebert.com.