Posts Tagged ‘Bill Camp’
Film Review – The Burial
The Burial (2023) is a throwback courtroom dramedy that doesn’t veer off too far from what we have seen before. The tropes are all there: The surprise witnesses, impassioned testimony, lawyers standing up to yell “Objection!” while the judge hammers their gavel, etc. Within the grand…
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Film Review – Passing
Rebecca Hall’s writing and directing debut, Passing (2021) is a lyrical examination of race, identity, and the search for one’s soul. It is an impressive first feature, showcasing complete control of tone, atmosphere, and theme. Where many other new filmmakers may opt to go broad…
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Film Review – Joker (2019)
Joker is not a film that ever needed to exist. That thought was repeated again and again when the project was first announced. We had gone from the iconic Joker of Heath Ledger to the dismal emo Joker of Jared Leto and throwing another wild card into…
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Film Review – Wildlife
Wildlife is a relationship drama helmed by first-time director Paul Dano known for his work in front of the camera. The film is also written by Paul Dano, his first screenplay, and Zoe Kazan, her second screenplay after Ruby Sparks. The film is based on the…
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Interview – Jeff Nichols – Midnight Special
Spencer interviews writer/director Jeff Nichols from the sci-fi thriller Midnight Special.
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SXSW Film Review – Midnight Special
The SXSW Film Festival this year does not have many heavy hitters this year. However, when Midnight Special was added to the schedule, the sci-fi nerd in me was a tad excited. I should say, from the trailer, it looks like a sci-fi film. How…
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SIFF Interview – Atticus Ross – Love & Mercy
Spencer interviews composer Atticus Ross from the biographical drama Love & Mercy at SIFF 2015.
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SXSW Film Review – Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy tells the story of Brian Wilson, a member of The Beach Boys and the creative genius behind their hits. The film jumps from one point in Brian Wilson’s life in the 1960s (played by Paul Dano) to Wilson in the 1980s (played by…
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