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Review: Polina (2017)
I love dance movies so I was very happy to get to see and review Polina, about a Russian ballet dancer who then moves out into other forms of dance, searching for a style of her own. My review is … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged ballet, dance, France, Juliette Binoche, reviews, Russia, women directors
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Review: Lemon (2017)
I think this film has some serious tonal problems – although it might work for somebody. I’ve read raves. I’ve read “this is the best of the year so far”, etc. I am not trying to say those people are … Continue reading
For Film Comment: Elvis, Actor
I am so happy to sing the praises for Film Comment‘s TCM Diary of an acting career that has been ignored, dismissed, scorned, from the jump. I’ve written about Elvis’ acting a lot here on my site, but rarely anywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Movies, Music
Tagged Elvis Presley, Errol Flynn, Hal Wallis, King Creole, Live a Little Love a Little, Love Me Tender, Mildred Dunnock, reviews, Viva Las Vegas
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Review: Ingrid Goes West (2017): It’s so excellent. So smart.
See it. My review is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Columbus (2017)
This is an incredible movie. Here is my review at Ebert. 1. I can’t believe it’s a directorial debut. 2. It’s so beautiful to look at I can’t stop thinking about it. 3. It made me cry. 4. It made … Continue reading
Review: The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
Well worth seeing. It’s on Netflix. My review of The Incredible Jessica James is now up on Ebert.
Review: The Girl Without Hands (2017)
The animation in this film is so gorgeous and unforgettable it’s worth it to see the film for that alone. I can’t get it out of my mind! This is an adaptation of the Grimm’s Tale (which is, of course, … Continue reading
Review: To the Bone (2017)
The story of a defiant anorexic, starring Lily Collins, plus Keanu Reeves as an eating disorder specialist. It’s worth it just to see that. My review of To the Bone is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Birthright: A War Story (2017)
In Handmaids Tale-ese, “Under his eye.” My review of the documentary Birthright: A War Story is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Austin Found (2017)
Although it’s good to see everyone who was cast in this thing, it doesn’t really work. My review of Austin Found is now up at Rogerebert.com.