It is perhaps too obvious a statement to say that the way in which a story unfolds is crucial. Still, obvious or not, it remains true. I am thinking here, specifically, of a tale’s point of view. Whether it offers… Read More ›
Casey Affleck
“Lass is More” Doesn’t let “A Ghost Story” eat pie
On this week’s podcast episode, we look at “A Ghost Story.” The film, which stars Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck isn’t one that travels the straight and narrow. It is a different story and it’s told in unique fashion. One… Read More ›
"Lass is More" Flashes Back to "Manchester by the Sea" and "Nocturnal Animals"
I may be on vacation this week, but it’s awards season and the podcast must go on. Today we’re talking about the way in which two different Academy Award nominees utilize flashbacks. First, there’s “Nocturnal Animals,” which jumps backwards in… Read More ›
New York Film Festival Movie Review: "Manchester by the Sea"
Sitting there at the New York Film Festival, just as with anywhere one might watch a film, there are things that work and things that don’t. Some movies leave you flat and others hit you like a freight train, offering… Read More ›
