THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS really bummed me out. Not because it’s a depressing story – although it is – but because I turned it on really wanting to like it. Unfortunately when the credits rolled I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS is a Canadian film by maverick director Bruce…
THE WACKNESS
The only thing better than an endless summer, is an endless summer in a pre-Giuliani NYC.
With A Little Help From My Friends: STAY
It’s been a little while since I wrote one of these feature pieces about my friends’ favorite movies. Guess there’s nothing like a rainy day to catch up on some dvd watchin’ (and likewise some writing). This time out I’m taking the recommendation of Laura, a funny and spirited co-worker who just happens to have…
THE HAPPENING
I never thought I’d say this, but I actually miss Shyamalan’s twist endings.
File Under ‘Favorites’ – FIELD OF DREAMS
Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and while it may be cliche one of the strongest bonds between my father and I is the game of baseball. So I thought I’d dust off this long-forgotten feature of mine, and take another look at FIELD OF DREAMS. I know – I’m amazingly original. FIELD OF DREAMS was released…
ELIZABETH – THE GOLDEN AGE
I’ve had frustrating discussions about sequels and series lately, and usually I’m the one defending the various part twos, and threes, and fours. However, there are some sequels that even leave me scratching my head. ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE is one such movie. The original, starring Cate Blanchet in the title role was amazing. It…
AWAY FROM HER
There’s a song by R.E.M. that says “It’s easier to leave than to be left behind”. I couldn’t help but think about that line as I watched AWAY FROM HER, which is a very tender Canadian movie about a woman who succumbs to Alzheimer’s. It’s a very tender and heartbreaking film starring Julie Christie and…