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INTERVIEW : Ed Helms and Patti Harrison of “Together, Together”
Ed Helms and Patti Harrison have such singular chemistry in the new film “Together Together” that one might assume that they have known each other for years. Not so, they both said when speaking about the film.
“I knew of him,” said Harrison over video chat, eliciting perhaps the hint of a smile from her co-star, who is known for his time on “The Daily Show” as well as “The Hangover” films and “The Office.” more >
NEWS
CANNES FESTIVAL announces opening film: “Annette” by Leos Carax
IT'S ALIVE! The Cannes Festival, much like the sphinx rising from the ashes, announced today that it will open its July edition with a Leos Carax movie, "Annette," starring Marion ... more >
INTERVIEW: MATTHEW JENSEN, director of photography, “Wonder Woman 1984”
Growing up in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., Matthew Jensen knew his destiny was to work in films. As a young man, he took the Metro into the heart of democracy ... more >
BRIEFLY : “A Concerto is a Conversation”
The Academy Award-nominated short subject documentary film "A concerto is a conversation," which was executive-produced by Ava DuVernay and recently premiered at the 2021 Sundance ... more >
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
MOVIE REVIEW: “East of the Mountains”
How has Tom Skerritt never been the star of a movie before? It took a while—way too long—but now at 87, Skerritt delivers a performance that belies a soulfulness and reservoir of talent ... more >
Ben Wheatley’s “IN THE EARTH” (REVIEW)
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on the entire world. 2020 and, so far, 2021 have been devastating economically but, most importantly, socially. People are struggling everywhere to ... more >
“I’m fine (Thanks for Asking)” | REVIEW
Shot in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new film “I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)” finds a single mother struggling to provide shelter and a good life for her young daughter after ... more >
Magic trick | “MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE,” our review
Formulaic, “Marvelous and the Black Hole” is a coming-of-age tale that eventually wins over its audience with performances and an accessibility. Miya Cech is quite good as “Sammy,” a ... more >
THE BEAT | Some quick takes from the Garden State and Santa Barbara film festivals
Festival season is in full swing, even with fests either going hybrid or one-hundred percent virtual as the pandemic continues. Here are some films I was able to catch at this year’s Garden ... more >
“Taking the fall” or how time decides who our truest companions will be | REVIEW
“The problem is, people think the party is over after college... they stop trying, stop doing new things...” The pressures of today’s society can be hell on anyone. Growing up is hard for ... more >
“French exit” (because why not?) | REVIEW
Michelle Pfeiffer can do almost no wrong on screen, in my view, and I’m going to declare that it’s not her fault that the new film “French Exit” suffers from overambition and a trace of ... more >
Wading deep down the mysteries of “OVERWHELM THE SKY” | FILM REVIEW
One of the many issues with modern films is how they do not strive to be cinematic enough. Few filmmakers today take their time to properly design shots, use their frame in uniquely ... more >
