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Tuesday, 2 June 2015
Sunday, 26 October 2014
In this episode, a classic, horror-filled Cinebanter episode is revisited just in time for the Halloween holiday.
The breakdown is as follows:
- 0:00 Intro by Tassoula
- 0:32 Original 2009 Review of DRAG ME TO HELL
- 28:54 Credits
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Father Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) is faced with this problem when a parishoner notifies him in confession that he suffered abuse as a child at the hands of the Catholic church. Though Father Lavelle was not the abuser, the confessor believes guilt by association is a good enough reason to end the priest's life.
Rather than go to the police, the Father chooses to deal with this threat internally and independently. It's both courageous and stupid.
The entire film then progresses through random conversations, awkwardly funny exchanges and random reflections leading up to the "will it or won't it happen?" moment.
Though the performances are solid, the screenplay fails and by the time the climax is reached, the audience is more apathetic than invested.
CALVARY screened at the 40th Seattle International Film Festival.
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Friday, 6 June 2014
So George leaves.
In addition to their 10-year-old son, Alex cares for her aging, live-in father (Don Johnson) who has a drug habit and a fading acting career. She doesn't have time to be abandonded.
As she desperately tries to continue business-as-usual despite the world collapsing around her, she realizes that there is more to life. Before she can truly pick up the pieces, she has to examine what's broken and most importantly—what's worth fixing.
Winstead is fantastic as the troubled Alex and each supporting cast member does their part to match her element of chaos, if only to emphasize how much she's trying to ignore.
Especially great is Don Johnson who is obnoxious and sympathetic all at once.
The backdrop of Venice, California serves as the only character of complete calm here, making its presence known with sandy beaches and neon lights illuminating the boardwalk.
Messina has created a relatable film that somehow manages to mix heartbreak with hope.
ALEX OF VENICE screened at the 40th Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
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