Fruitvale Station (R) 85 minutes A
The little film that can
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand and Ariana Neal
Sometimes, the sign of a great film is still being surprised even though you know how it will end. Not only is Fruitvale Station timely because of Travyon Martin, it's powerful and heartfelt. This film definitely evoked emotion from me and it stands as one of the year's best. Recommended!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Blue Jasmine - Movie Review
Blue Jasmine (PG-13) 98 minutes B+
Break it down again, no more sleepy dreaming
Starring: Vanessa Ross, Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alden Ehrenreich, Michael Emerson, Bobby Cannavale, Louis C.K. and Charlie Tahan
Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award for her role in the 2004 film, The Aviator. However, my favorite Cate Blanchett film is 2006's Notes on a Scandal. But, don't be surprised if she becomes best known for her role in this film, Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. Here, the actress plays Jasmine, a privileged women who has lost everything after her husband's indiscretions and shady business dealings come to surface. With no where to turn Jasmine moves to San Francisco to live with her less than privileged sister and start a new life... but the transition is not an easy one to say the least. This is a great cast, but ultimately Blanchett is the main attraction.
Break it down again, no more sleepy dreaming
Starring: Vanessa Ross, Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alden Ehrenreich, Michael Emerson, Bobby Cannavale, Louis C.K. and Charlie Tahan
Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award for her role in the 2004 film, The Aviator. However, my favorite Cate Blanchett film is 2006's Notes on a Scandal. But, don't be surprised if she becomes best known for her role in this film, Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. Here, the actress plays Jasmine, a privileged women who has lost everything after her husband's indiscretions and shady business dealings come to surface. With no where to turn Jasmine moves to San Francisco to live with her less than privileged sister and start a new life... but the transition is not an easy one to say the least. This is a great cast, but ultimately Blanchett is the main attraction.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
The Spectacular Now - Movie review
The Spectacular Now (R) 95 minutes A-
Leaving Las Vegas for the YA set
Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler
Not only is this the best coming-of-age film of the year, it's destined to be in the running for my best overall film for 2013. Based on Tim Tharps's novel, a National Book Award Finalist in 2008, this unlikely love story is charming, tender and pretty darn spectacular. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are stars in the making.
Leaving Las Vegas for the YA set
Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler
Not only is this the best coming-of-age film of the year, it's destined to be in the running for my best overall film for 2013. Based on Tim Tharps's novel, a National Book Award Finalist in 2008, this unlikely love story is charming, tender and pretty darn spectacular. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are stars in the making.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
The Reluctant Rock Memoir (Book Review)
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| Published August 2010 |
Rolling Stone magazine called Rat Girl one of the 25 greatest rock memoirs of all-time. I'm a Kristin Hersh fan, but I was sort of underwhelmed by Rat Girl. I kept waiting for it to pull me in, but it never did. Maybe my expectations were too high?
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