Posts Tagged ‘Samuel Goldwyn Films’
Film Review – Lila & Eve
Even Viola Davis‘s talent isn’t enough to overcome this muddled thriller, Lila & Eve. Getting revenge is a primal thought for us; we image what we would do if we lost a loved one by someone’s hand and how we could avenge them. Watching these…
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Film Review – Fresh Dressed
The most insightful observation in Sacha Jenkins’ Fresh Dressed (2015) comes from record producer/fashion designer Damon Dash. When talking about urban and hip-hop clothing, Dash states that the style of street wear is a “status symbol based on insecurity.”
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Film Review – Tangerines
A touching piece on humanity, Tangerines sends a message about peace without getting preachy. In 1990 war broke out in Georgia between local Apkhazians backed by Russia and Georgians. An area stuck in the crossfire was a section of the country lived in by Estonians who worked…
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Film Review – Rudderless
Director William H. Macy‘s Rudderless has a title that opens itself to a lot of bad jokes: “Never has a title and film’s plot been so in sync,” “This film just flows along’” etc. That aside, there are a lot of things that keep this film moving without…
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DIFF Film Review – The Last of Robin Hood
The Last of Robin Hood is based on legendary Hollywood actor Errol Flynn’s (Kevin Kline) last few years of life and his relationship with actress/dancer Beverly Aadland (Dakota Fanning). Beverly was fifteen when Errol met her and wooed her into becoming is girlfriend. Errol was in…
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Film Review – Ivory Tower
When I am not writing film reviews or doing whatever it is that I do to fill my days (it’s not really that interesting), I volunteer as a mentor to high school students. (Shout out to Southwest Boys and Girls Club!) One of the most…
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Film Review – Better Living Through Chemistry
Better Living Through Chemistry comes off as a comedic reworking of Double Indemnity. Sifted through an independent comedy sensibility, the film concerns a meek cuckold of a husband and father who is taken in by a seductress. While similar plots are well worn and may…
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Film Review – Sunlight Jr.
“…for better or worse, in sickness and in health, ‘til death do us part…” How often do people focus on the “better” and “health” portion of their marriage vows, and ignore the “worse,” “sickness,” and “death” parts? That’s the true test of a relationship. It’s…
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