Posts Tagged ‘Sam Shepard’
Film Review – Hostiles
In an era when every other film is beset with A.D.D. inducing hyper kinetics, the thought of taking ones time can almost appear bold. It’s not easy to let a story breathe, expand, and move at a deliberate pace while still maintaining our interest. Writer/director…
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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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Film Review – Cold in July
A couple is awoken one night to the sound of an intruder. The husband grabs a gun and goes to check out the noise while telling his wife to stay put. In a moment sparked by a startling sound and not any aggression, a bullet…
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An Appreciation – Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas (1984). Let’s examine that title for a moment. When you hear the name of the town, chances are you immediately think of the city in France. Strange that the place referenced in this film is located in the vast desert of the second…
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Film Review – Killing Them Softly
Since 2000, writer/director Andrew Dominik has made only three films: Chopper (2000), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), and now Killing Them Softly. Twelve years with only three films, but they are three painstakingly detailed and surprisingly heady, thought-provoking films.…
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Interview – Wim Wenders – Pina
Spencer interviews Wim Wenders, director of the Academy Award nominated documentary Pina. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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Film Review – Safe House
Not every film needs to be revolutionary; sometimes films are entertaining but disposable. They can be comfort food. Safe House, from director Daniel Espinosa, touches this category. Safe House tells the story of CIA operative Matt Weston (played by Ryan Reynolds), who is in charge…
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