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Commentary – It’s Kind of a Funny Story
…The movie centers on relationships and about finding life wherever you are standing at that moment. It’s about learning how to give yourself a break. For those of you reading this old enough to remember “After School Specials”, in some ways, although not cheesy or hokey, that ’s what this movie reminds me of; I think it might have the ability to change the perspective of some kids going through these same overwhelming fears about life. Keir Gilchrist feels like a real kid, he plays the role low key and believable, he’s not trying to go for the quirkiness of a Michael Cera. I like the non-traditional casting of Zoe…
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Spotlight on Spotlight Cafe
In June I attended a film premiere and fundraiser for the non-profit organization, IDEA Performing Arts Center, which benefits at risk kids in Camden by channeling their energy into multi-media production, filmmaking, visual arts , music and dance. I really feel this is a worthwhile endeavor and would love to see the organization make strides; because what we still don’t see enough of is minorities in the mainstream mix of filmmaking and film production. To that end, I am once again highlighting an event I attended for IDEA, last Friday.George Graves is the Business General Manager for the organization and it’s his job to come up with fund raising ideas…
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Quick Commentary – Life As We Know It, Never Let Me Go, The Social Network
The first scene in the movie has Kathy in a hospital saying she's a "carer", but I thought she was saying "carrier", and figured she had contracted AIDS, then she mentioned donors and I was mystified how someone with AIDS could be a donor. So the beginning of the film didn't clue me in at all. This role is a good fit for Mulligan's quiet strength and independent maturity. Knightley truthfully conveys someone desperate to create love during her short life span. Garfield, who plays a heart wrenching, too sweet imbecile in this film
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19th Philadelphia Film Festival Preview
216 screenings, 11 screens, 6 venues, 10 days! So many great films to see, so many synopsis to read, not to mention industry panels and parties; this is the great thing about film festivals, the bad part – there’s no way to see and do it all. Here’s my tentative list (click to view on PFS blog) of films I plan to see during the Philadelphia Film Fest. I also hope to blog quick, on the spot film reviews by attendees after screenings, so look for me during the festival. Food and Film Tidbit: 5:30-7PM before the opening night screening of “Black Swan” City Tap House (3925 Walnut Street) is…
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Toronto International Film Festival 2010
In this report, Carol Coombes looks back at some of the cinematic riches, gazes into the future to predict some Academy Award ™ front-runners, and brings you up-to-speed on some films that you should make time to see...
