Posts Tagged ‘Frances Ha’
Top 15 Films of 2017 – Allen’s Picks
When it comes to making these end of year lists, I usually take it in stride. I never really think about them for too long, since it’s just an exercise in futility. But 2017 was such a strong year at the movies, with good to…
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Film Review – Lady Bird
I’ll just come out and say it. I love Greta Gerwig. I love her a lot. She seems both smart and funny, and while she is – like most Hollywood people – exceptionally pretty, it doesn’t feel like a thirsty beauty, if you get what…
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Film Review – While We’re Young
Noah Baumbach‘s films are often alleged to be at least partially autobiographical which, for anyone who has seen his fantastic The Squid and the Whale, is a disturbing notion indeed. Unflinching in its portrayal of a deteriorated family, Squid led the way to his equally…
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Film review – Appropriate Behavior
Desiree Akhavan’s breakup comedy Appropriate Behavior cautiously and honestly blends the familiar with the new, as she competently writes, directs, and stars in her first feature. Indiscriminately using every aspect of her own life to the screen, Akhaven plays Shirin, a second-generation Iranian who’s struggling…
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Top 15 Films of 2013 – Allen’s Picks
Why 15? Because 10 just ain’t enough. That’s how good 2013 has been. Granted, every year can be considered a good year, since great movies come out all the time. But this year has proven to be a standout, as one release after another has…
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Kings of Summer – Audio Podcast #170
Spencer is joined by special guest Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer). Segments include: Introducing Jordan, a look behind the scenes of The Kings of Summer, the challenges of working in independent film, inspirations as a filmmaker, and future goals.
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SIFF Interview – Greta Gerwig – Frances Ha
Spencer interviews actress Greta Gerwig from the dramedy Frances Ha at SIFF 2013.
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SIFF Film Review – Frances Ha
Growing up is hard. Life is full of constant change; friendships and relationships come and go, despite our hopes that this evolution is avoidable. We want to live in a world full of the illusion that everything will remain in a comfortable stasis forever. This…
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