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Documentary Review: The Life of Kurt Vonnegut 'Unstuck in Time'
Kurt Vonnegut was famous for many reasons but one of the highlights of his work was when he would write himself into his stories. A famous instance of this can be found in his bestseller, Breakfast of Champions, where Vonnegut revealed himself to the character, Kilgore Trout and explained that he was Trout’s creator, the author of the book where Trout was a character. It’s a wonderfully off-beat bit of meta and it was part of Vonnegut’s charm. Director, documentarian, and friend of Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Weide was undoubtedly influenced by his friend when he decided to write himself into his documentary on the famed author, Unstuck in Time.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
‘Wicked: The Musical’ Film Announces Their Lead Actresses
Years ago, when Wicked the musical came out and was an instant sensation, the musical world promised fans a movie rendition of the epic show. However, it wasn’t until recently that that promise came to fruition. When Universal Studios officially greenlit the movie a couple of years ago, many fans were still skeptical because it had taken so long to get it going. However, with the recent announcement of casting, particularly the leading roles, that disbelief that the movie version is coming out is gone from people’s heads. The Wicked movie is coming, and fans couldn’t be more excited about it.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Zeros and Ones' Abel Ferrara's Latest Underwhelms
I was really excited when I received a screening link of the movie Zeros and Ones. Ethan Hawke starring in a movie directed by Abel Ferrara, a movie intended to reflect what the last year and a half has been like, it appeared to be a can’t miss proposition. And then I watched Zeros and Ones and found it to be a complete miss. Abel Ferrara is unquestionably a brilliant auteur, a visionary with his own incredibly unique style. That doesn’t mean he gets it right every time.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: Dennis Hopper Lost Movie 'Out of the Blue' Gets 4K Restoration
Dennis Hopper’s 1980 directorial effort, the last of his lengthy and lauded career, is returning to screens in a brand new 4K Restoration. Restorers managed to rescue and restore an original 35 millimeter print of 1980's Out of the Blue with an original audio track for this incredible restoration. Given what is being restored it’s kind of ironic as Out of the Blue is an ode to grunge, decay and grime. The film is about the American underbelly, people on the lowest end of the economic scale, addicts, alcoholics and the children struggling to navigate it all.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Live-Action 'Pinocchio' Announced, Starring Tom Hanks And Streaming on Disney+ in 2022
This past Disney+ Day on November 12th revealed several new upcoming series and features coming to Disney+ in the next months and years. While MCU content seemed to be the main focus of Disney+ Day, other long-time Disney properties are seeing new life on the hit streaming service in the near future, including a live-action version of the classic Disney animated movie, Pinocchio, which was originally released in 1940. Although there have been numerous live-action adaptations of classic Disney properties in recent years released theatrically and to home video, this movie release will be exclusive to Disney+, and is expected to start streaming on the platform in Fall 2022. Even though it will not be released theatrically, as the other live-action adaptations have been, it will nonetheless be featuring some serious star talent in the form of none other than Tom Hanks, who will be playing the role of the Geppetto, the titular puppet-turned-real boy's creator. Tom Hanks is not the only major star talent signed on to the film. The film itself will be directed by Director Robert Zemeckis, of Roger Rabbit fame, and will also star Joseph Gordon-Leavitt, Luke Evans, and Cynthia Erivo.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Brokeback Mountain - A Movie Review
This is a one-shot thing. It’s nobody’s business but ours. I ain’t quittin’. Brokeback Mountain arrived in theaters in 2005. While working a seasonal job in the solitude of Brokeback Mountain one summer, two men develop a sexual relationship. Having to go their separate routes, even marrying women, Jack and Ennis keep their complicated relationship a secret.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Chasing Wonders' is... Fine
Chasing Wonders stars Michael Crisafulli as Savino, a young Spanish born boy who is growing up in Australia. Savino’s family is in the wine business and some unspoken falling out led to Savino’s father, Felipe (Antonio De La Torre), to leave Spain and bring his family to Australia where they’ve continued making and selling wine. Savino’s family includes his mother, Adrianna (Paz Vega), his grandfather, Luis (Edward James Olmos), his grandmother, (Carmen Maura), his Uncle (Jarin Towney), and Janine (Jessica Marais), the Uncle’s sexy girlfriend.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Power of the Dog' is an Enthralling and Powerful Film
“Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs” Psalm 22:20, said by Jesus while on the cross. In Psalm 22:20, Jesus is speaking to God the Father. Jesus is on the cross and while he’s in dire pain, he can sense God, he can feel God and if God can take pity upon him in this moment, Jesus wants everyone to know and understand that God will be there for them in their moment of torment, in their time of need, and their time of dying. It’s a powerful, evocative and noble moment in the life of Jesus Christ. At least, that's how I read it.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Belfast' Pleasant and Charming
I am trying to figure out why I am so indifferent to Belfast. Perhaps indifferent isn’t the right word. I just didn’t connect with Belfast on an emotional level. I can appreciate the skillful creation of the movie, the delicate performances, the strong evocation of place and time, but something remains remote for me. I don’t feel the deep emotional connection to these characters and this story that I assume I am supposed to feel. But why?
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Patrick Dempsey And Amy Adams Announce "Enchanted" Sequel "Disenchanted" For Fall 2022
Disney+ Day had some very exciting announcements for superhero fans, Star Wars fans, nostalgic movie/show fans, and Disney princess fans. But one of the most exciting updates for fans of the Disney princess movies was a more detailed announcement of the highly anticipated movie, Disenchanted.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
