Seeking the answer to a question can prove problematic. In Stephen Frears‘ Philomena getting an answer after 50 years of asking and not receiving one requires untold patience, perseverance and forgiveness. Frears (My Beautiful Laundrette, High Fidelity, The Queen) is a top-notch storyteller and Philomena provides a compelling storyline and material. Add two superb lead Read More…
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There is No Defying Gravity
The physics around gravity are undeniable. The quality film-making associated with the movie Gravity is undeniable as well. Producer, Director and Co-Writer Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men, Y Tu Mama Tambien, A Little Princess) has created a visually and emotionally engrossing film. To suggest Gravity is a space flick would be the same as categorizing Read More…
Seeking the Same Result From Different Avenues: RUSH
Rush the film from Ron Howard (AA: A Beautiful Mind, AAN: Frost Nixon, Apollo 13) tells the story of two men driven to be recognized as the very best in their profession attempting to accomplish the task from almost Polar opposite approaches. Where the film decides to focus its efforts, Rush is an all Read More…