En Daddio, la película de única ubicación y llena de diálogos parece que podría volverse aburrida rápidamente. Esta descripción puede hacer que alguien descarte verla. Es el guión de la escritora y directora primeriza Christy Hall el que es bueno, pero se hace genial con el casting de Sean Penn y Dakota Johnson como los… Continue reading Crítica de cine: Daddio – Dakota Johnson y Sean Penn hacen que este guión tenga éxito en espacios cerrados
Month: June 2024
Movie Review: KINDS OF KINDNESS Must Be An Ironic Title
I am still trying to understand why filmmaker Yorgos Lathimos came up with the title Kinds of Kindness because I cannot see any form of genuine kindness in the vignettes of his latest cinematic offering. That is not to say that I did not enjoy this movie. However, I acknowledge that this film will appeal… Continue reading Movie Review: KINDS OF KINDNESS Must Be An Ironic Title
Movie Review: DADDIO Is A Great Showcase Of Acting Talent
Originally envisioned as a stage play, Daddio takes a unique approach to storytelling, allowing Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn to showcase their talent. The film unfolds during a cab ride from an airport to a destination, a seemingly mundane setting that becomes the backdrop for a profound connection between the passenger and the driver. Written… Continue reading Movie Review: DADDIO Is A Great Showcase Of Acting Talent
Movie Review: A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Gives More of the Same, But Is Still Compelling Due To Its Main Protagonist
Writer/director Michael Sarnoski, known for the critically acclaimed Pig, returns with a prequel to the A Quiet Place series. This new chapter unfolds in the bustling metropolis of New York City, a city known for its cacophony, now a prime target for the alien invaders who strike at any sound. While the film introduces new… Continue reading Movie Review: A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Gives More of the Same, But Is Still Compelling Due To Its Main Protagonist
Movie Review: Tribeca Film Festival Featured Many Short Films of Interest and Genres
Ebb & Flow – had the World Premiere at the festival. The short (Lebanon, Qatar, United States) is 18 minutes long in Arabic with English subtitles. About: Determined to have her first kiss, a young teenage girl defies her tumultuous world in search of normalcy. The film starts with beach scenes and good music, and… Continue reading Movie Review: Tribeca Film Festival Featured Many Short Films of Interest and Genres
Movie Review: Janet Planet – Playwright Annie Baker’s Film Debut About a Pre-teen and Her Mother
Annie Baker, who won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her play The Flick, makes her directorial debut from the screenplay she wrote for Janet Planet. At the Berlin International Film Festival, her feature film was a nominee for the Panorama Audience Award. The film is set in rural Western Massachusetts during the summer of 1991.… Continue reading Movie Review: Janet Planet – Playwright Annie Baker’s Film Debut About a Pre-teen and Her Mother
Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: You Are Here – Realizing the Enormity of the Universe
The 27th annual Dances With Films: LA is ongoing from June 20-30th. The Los Angeles’ leading independent film festival has an array of films and genres, with screenings at the TCL Chinese Theatre (6925 Hollywood Blvd). There are 152 short films (101 narrative and 20 documentaries, 13 Kidz sections, 18 Downbeat/Music), and I have reviewed… Continue reading Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: You Are Here – Realizing the Enormity of the Universe
Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: How I Roll – A Documentary of a Life of Resilience
The 27th annual Dances With Films: LA is ongoing from June 20-30th. The Los Angeles’ leading independent film festival has an array of films and genres, with screenings at the TCL Chinese Theatre (6925 Hollywood Blvd). There are 152 short films (101 narrative and 20 documentaries, 13 Kidz sections, 18 Downbeat/Music), and I have reviewed… Continue reading Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: How I Roll – A Documentary of a Life of Resilience
Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: Princeton’s In The Mix – What Some Parents Will Do
The 27th Annual Dances With Films: LA has a great film lineup from June 20-30, and as it continues, I am able to view several short films. Los Angeles’ leading independent film festival has many features and genres from which to select. Princeton’s In The Mix – World Premiere – Fusions Short Block 1The film… Continue reading Dances with Films Festival Movie Review: Princeton’s In The Mix – What Some Parents Will Do
Dances with Films Fest Movie Review: Sally, Get the Potatoes
The 27th Annual Dances with Films Film Festival in Los Angeles continues this week (from June 20-30th, 2024). I was able to view several unique and very different short films. Among them is Sally Get the Potatoes. Sally, Get the Potatoes – West Coast Premiere [KIDZ Programming]Sally (Kynlee Heiman, Family Ornaments) is the youngest in… Continue reading Dances with Films Fest Movie Review: Sally, Get the Potatoes