Looking Closer
Mia Farrow is back, talking about her new spooky movie, her past, her children, and her faith. Read more
Mia Farrow is back, talking about her new spooky movie, her past, her children, and her faith. Read more
Thanks to Heather for pointing out this link. Sufjan Stevens: I think it’s an inherent problem in any kind of public discourse. When you have celebrities talking about their failed marriages or their infidelities or their drug problems, it’s just something that’s not the public’s business. I don’t want to know about Christina…er…whatever…I don’t even know any of these names. I don’t want to know about Britney Spears’ baby. It’s personal. It’s none of my business. It’s her family. It’s... Read more
This review of The New World made me applaud. It’s just so terribly exciting when somebody gets what is so brilliant about this film. And Davis hits the nail on the head when he describes Malick’s bold choices. I’ve read long, rambling reviews trying to find words for why the film works. And I’ve written a few of those reviews. Davis clearly and efficiently captures what’s so great about this story. Thank you, Robert Davis, wherever you are. Read more
If you care about kids and what they’re learning in school, and if you care about great art, then let me warn you, when you read what my friend Martin posted on his blog about something that happened to his wife Sarah, well, you might just lose all restraint and start spouting inappropriate language at the computer. Read more
Here’s an opportunity Seattle film buffs shouldn’t miss: Union Church presents this chance to see Rick Stevenson’s wonderful new film “Expiration Date” before it hits theatres nationally this summer. A highly original romantic fable laced with black comedy (rated PG), Expiration Date has won numerous awards at film festivals (including the Spiritual Cinema Festival-at-Sea) and just screened to acclaim at the Seattle International Film Festival. It is one of those rare films that make you feel good about being human.... Read more
The new Apocalypto poster boasts this slogan: No one can outrun their destiny. To which Steven Greydanus responds, Shouldn’t that be “No one can outrun HIS destiny”? Other grammatical alternatives: “No one can outrun destiny.” “You can’t outrun your destiny.” “People can’t outrun their destiny.” “Outrunning destiny? Fuggetabbatit.” Read more
With all of the hubbub over a certain controversial film in recent months, I’d almost forgotten about this… Nice poster. Dumb slogan. NO PANS FOR PAN Salon’s Andrew O’Heihr returns from Cannes and raves and raves about Guillermo Del Toro’s new fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth. “Hands down the most exciting and original film I’ve seen here, and the one that had me in tears during its final scenes.” He also liked A Scanner Darkly. On one hand, “Scanner Darkly” is... Read more
I’D LIKE NEW YORKE IN JUNE (but it’s coming to stores in July) The new Thom Yorke solo album The Eraser is coming, and today I heard a few tracks from it. I enjoyed them. They sounded like songs from Amnesiac, with fewer guitars. The twitchy electronic loops and beats are there, and familiar power-chords, along with Yorke’s typically spooky vocals and lyrics. But I can’t say it struck me as anything more than half-decent Radiohead b-sides. Maybe if I... Read more
I gave in to the temptation tonight, took a break from writing, and decided to rest my weary head with two hours of good big screen adventure… X-Men the Last Stand. Instead, I sat there and watched Ratner and Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn spoil the efforts of so many talented individuals, effectively spoiling the best adventure franchise running. I should have gone to M:I3 or Over the Hedge instead. The film basically serves as a giant compliment to director... Read more
I won’t have time to return to moviegoing for another week or two, due to deadlines, but I’m sure looking forward to getting back into a theater. But alas, it sounds like the summer blockbusters are a disappointing lot. I’d been looking forward to X-Men: The Last Stand, but I feared it would end up being a case of effects over story, action over character development. According to these reviews, it sounds like my fears have been realized. Of course,... Read more
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