Published on October 22, 2012 - 10:00am by Aaron Weiss
Silver Linings Playbook
Romantic screwball comedies are long gone in American cinema, and dark romantic comedies have found their way into the hearts of audiences. Silver Linings Playbook portrays one man’s struggle to recover from a violent episode while finding constructive and positive outlets for his innate anxieties and mental disorder. With tense cinematography and a hastened pace, David O. Russell’s 2012 directorial effort is taxing but excelsior.
Published on May 16, 2012 - 10:00am by Aaron Weiss
Corman's World
Roger Corman is responsible for the careers for dozens upon dozens of filmmakers, actors, and producers, and his influence on horror and exploitation films have set trends through five decades. The 2011 documentary Corman's World chronicles Corman's career from stars that he formed, the lives he touched, and the hundreds of films that have been produced under his control.
Published on May 11, 2012 - 10:00am by Aaron Weiss
Being Flynn
Genetics pass both the flaws and talent down from parent to child. Being Flynn reunites an estranged father and son who learn that they still share many similarities that hinder their progress in their lives. This 2012 independent film chronicles the disruption in a son's life when the father that left him shows up unexpectedly.
Published on April 8, 2010 - 10:00am by Aaron Weiss
Everybody's Fine
The cover of Everybody's Fine initially offers a negative connotation regarding the quality of the this film. After my viewing, Everybody's Fine is certainly not as bad as it may seems, but certainly not as good as it could be. The film offers many depressing moments, and rarely lets up.
