Posted by James Brown on Saturday, August 6, 2016,
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Captain Fantastic
Directed By: Matt Ross
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, Kathryn Hahn, Ann Dowd, and Steve Zahn
I'll admit it. I've been quiet on the indie front this summer. With the exception of A Bigger Splash —which I just so happen to be overdue on reviewing— and perhaps The Lobster (if it can be loved), I haven't fallen in love with too many movies. I also don't think our more artistic filmmakers have been speaking to the times in recent months. With a pun intended given...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, April 26, 2015,
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5 to 7
Directed By: Victor Levin
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Bérénice Marlohe, Glenn Close, Frank Langella, Lambert Wilson, and Olivia Thirlby
"I will hold your heart more tenderly than my own." -Valery & Arielle (Lambert Wilson & Bérénice Marlohe)
I've noted this on several occasions before, but the best films often help me to either broaden or reassess my perspective on this big blue world in which we live. I've rarely said this about films tackling matters of the heart, however. All that bei... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, April 12, 2014,
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Draft Day
Directed By: Ivan Reitman Starring: Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Sam Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, and Chadwick Boseman
I despise utterly predictable films. As a moviegoer, there's nothing worse than wasting my time on a movie that offers nothing refreshing or imaginative whatsoever. Arguably, that's most of what we're facing at the box office this weekend. We've got another animated sequel in Rio 2 intended to tap into parents' wallets. We've also got ano... Continue reading ...