A compelling story about a great sport before commercialism completely took over.
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My 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival Diary: Day Three
The triumphs and troubles that comes with following your bliss.
Read More »My 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival Diary: Day Two
An interesting roster of films this day.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Documentary World Premiere ‘General Magic’
Never underestimate opportunity and the vision of innovative genius.
Read More »SXSW Film Favorite: ‘First Reformed,’ Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried
First Reformed screened as a “Festival Favorite at SXSW. Paul Schrader’s film presents conundrum after conundrum, slippery slope after slippery slope. This drama as a twisting, stark thriller strikes at the heart of our questions about purpose, consequence and soul strength. When one has nothing to live for, does redemption …
Read More »SXSW Review: ‘Blindspotting’ Starring Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal
"Blindspotting" is an homage to Oakland, its vital neighborhoods, and street lifestyles. On the other hand, the storyline echoes warnings about race, class and social inequality that characterize yet move beyond Oakland, California.
Read More »SXSW Film World Premiere: ‘Weed the People’ Abby Epstein, Ricki Lake
Opioids jeopardize the immune system and addict the patient. Cannabis alleviates pain and inflammation and promotes healing. Why can't citizens choose life and healing with a nontoxic herbal over chemical toxins which addict the user and destroy the liver and kidneys? This becomes one of the film's main themes. The desperate parents profiled in it chose life for their children. Cannabis oil was there for them. What if it wasn't?
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Outside In’ Starring Edie Falco, Jay Duplass
Outside In screened its U.S. Premiere at SXSW Film Festival in the "Narrative Spotlight." Directed by Lynn Shelton, written by Lynn Shelton and Jay Duplass, the quiet drama/romance uplifts.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Boundaries’ with Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer
Director/screenwriter Shana Feste presented her engaging and robust feature world premiere 'Boundaries' at SXSW Film Festival.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘A Vigilante’ Starring Olivia Wilde
Premiering at SXSW, A Vigilante directed, written by Sarah Daggar-Nickson, and starring Olivia Wilde, highlights the plight of an abused wife who seeks freedom from her abuser. During the arc of the film as a vigilante, the protagonist gradually empowers herself. Working through her rage she evolves and learns why she …
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