Posts Tagged ‘John Carroll Lynch’
Film Review – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Writer/director Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) examines the real-life story of seven protestors put on trial following the infamous riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Those accused of inciting violence came from different parts of the country…
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SXSW Interview – John Carroll Lynch – Lucky
I interviewed first-time director John Carroll Lynch for his film, Lucky, which had its world premiere at SXSW. Lynch is not known for his work behind the camera, but in front of it in roles in The Invitation, Jackie, and The Founder most recently. We…
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SXSW Film Review – Lucky
One of the more independent films I saw at SXSW was Lucky. There was already buzz about the film due to Harry Dean Stanton’s involvement and actor John Carroll Lynch’s first time as a director. The film had its world premiere at SXSW.
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Film Review – The Founder
Knowing only of director John Lee Hancock‘s history of treacle-infested biopics (The Blind Side, Saving Mr. Banks) and next to nothing about McDonald’s “founder” Ray Kroc, I walked into The Founder sure I’d be seeing a sparkly piece of glorified Americana. And while the sock-hop…
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An Appreciation – Fargo
“…And here ya are, and it’s a beautiful day.” – Marge Gunderson This quote comes at the end of one of the most unique and memorable crime films of modern cinema, Fargo (1996). The character who speaks it comes from a small town, where everyone…
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