Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
BALLAST- Premise by Netflix. 2008. “In a small Mississippi Delta township, one of the poorest places in the rich nation of America, a single mother struggles to provide for herself and her son. Their fragile lives are tragically ripped apart when an extreme act of violence occurs. Michael J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs and Johnny McPhail star in this lyrical drama (nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature) that explores long-standing conflicts and the meaning of family.”
From RottenTomatoes- “A searing debut by director Lance Hammer, this subtle and contemplative Mississippi set drama lingers long after its conclusion.”
11/23/09- I just saw this and liked it, although not as much as the critics and in particular I had some trouble getting into the movie at first but the second half was much better.
Tags: drama
October 31st, 2009
PRECIOUS- Premise by Zap2it. “Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece “Precious” Jones can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother . Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain, Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.” This film has been discussed and hyped so much for so long that I hope it meets it’s expectations. Early reviews say that the performances made the film special instead of the story itself.
12/23/09- I saw this a few days ago in Florida and liked it very much. The story was difficult to watch but the acting was so superb that I really could enjoy the movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 31st, 2009
THE WEDDING SONG- 2009. France. Directed by Karin Albou and starring Lizzie Brochere and Olympe Borval. The movie takes place in 1942 and is about 2 young women in Tunisia, one Jewish and one Muslim who have been long term best friends and how their relationship is altered when the Nazis occupy the country. Very good. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 29th, 2009
SHOW ME LOVE-Premise by Netflix. “Elin (Alexandra Dahlstrom) and Agnes (Rebecka Liljeberg) are social opposites. While Elin is gorgeous, lively and wildly popular at school, Agnes is sullen, lonely and rejected as a nerdy lesbian. But when Agnes develops a crush on Elin, the exploration of love between them alleviates Elin’s perpetual boredom. This Swedish award-winner reflects the joy and pain of relationships, the insecurity of youth and the courage it takes to be different.”
Here’s my review-
SHOW ME LOVE- 1998. Sweden. Directed by Lukas Moodysson and starring Alexandra Dahlstrom and Rebecca Liljeberg. About two teenage girls in Sweden dealing with sexual feelings, fitting in with peers, and their feelings for each other. Very good depiction of teen angst in general. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 28th, 2009
THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE- 1942. Directed by Tay Garnett and starring Lana Turner and John Garfield. About a drifter who takes a job at a small restaurant and falls for the wife (Turner), a femme fatale. I saw this many years ago and decided to see it again before the release of Jerichow, another remake that I plan to see soon. Dated, of course, but I liked it. Netflix.
Tags: drama
October 28th, 2009
DON’T LOOK DOWN- 2008. Argentina. Directed by Eliseo Subiela (Man Facing Southeast) and starring Antonella Costa and Leandro Stivelman. A young man meets a somewhat older woman by accident when he sleepwalks and literally falls into her bed. She educates him in the ways of love and sex through spirituality. I liked the movie. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 26th, 2009
CLOUD 9- 2008. Germany. Directed by Andreas Dresen and starring Steffi Kuhnert and Horst Rehbert. Sixty year old Inge begins an affair with a much older man and insists on telling her long time lover (30 years) about it. Lots of very naked geriatric sex, certainly a new frontier in cinema. Very good. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 25th, 2009
LORNA’S SILENCE- Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and starring Arta Dobroshi. About a woman from Albania who has just become a Belgian citizen and has married a junky in a sham marriage in order to raise money for a dream of hers. I felt that the movie was OK. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 25th, 2009
SERAPHINE- 2009. Directed by Martin Provost and starring Yolande Moreau and Ulrich Tukur. The artist Seraphine Louis is working as a maid at a guest home when her painting is discovered by the German art critic Wilhelm Unde who then takes her under his wing. Good movie but not great as some had said. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 25th, 2009
THE ANSWER MAN- Premise by Netflix. “He wants to be left alone, but Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels), author of a best-selling book about spirituality, finds himself harassed by single mom Elizabeth (Lauren Graham) and recovering addict Kris (Lou Taylor Pucci), who think Arlen can solve their problems. Arlen knows he has no real answers, but as he and Elizabeth fall in love, they all discover hope in unexpected places. John Hindman directs this romantic drama.” This film got generally POOR reviews BUT a few very good ones.
11/23/09- Just saw this movie and it is incredibly stupid. Miss it!! TRDB
Tags: drama
October 21st, 2009
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