Movie review by Greg Carlson Busy performer Natalie Morales makes her solo feature directorial debut with the winning road trip teen comedy “Plan B.” Equally raucous and heartfelt, the movie follows in the footsteps of Olivia Wilde’s influential “Booksmart” by focusing on the relationship of two close high school friends. And not unlike the frequently-discussed […]
All posts for the month August, 2021
Sophie Jones
Movie review by Greg Carlson Cousins and co-writers Jessica Barr (who also plays the lead) and Jessie Barr (who also directs) build a thoughtful and sensitive coming of age drama in “Sophie Jones,” which made its world premiere this past autumn as part of the 2020 Festival du Cinéma Américain de Deauville. The movie is […]
Posted by GBC on August 21, 2021
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CODA
Movie review by Greg Carlson Writer-director Siân Heder steers “CODA” through the treacherous shoals of cinematic cliche, drawing on a deeply talented cast and a strong command of world-building verisimilitude. Since the film’s debut at the virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it received a quartet of awards, critics and early viewers have sustained a […]
Posted by GBC on August 15, 2021
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Tom Brandau’s Final Film, Sadie Breaks the Silents, Premieres at Fargo Theatre
Interview by Greg Carlson The premiere screening of Tom Brandau’s final film, “Sadie Breaks the Silents,” will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments and conversation will follow at Drekker Brewing Company. Janet Brandau talked to HPR’s Greg […]
Posted by GBC on August 9, 2021
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
Movie review by Greg Carlson Fans and readers as well as the uninitiated will appreciate veteran filmmaker Vivian Kleiman’s “No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics.” Drawing from richly detailed and insightful interviews with a quintet of masters, Kleiman elects to cover as much territory and history as possible without taking on the burden […]
Posted by GBC on August 2, 2021
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