Tag: drama

THE WAY BACK

By: debbie lynn elias In 1956, the world was gifted with an astounding “autobiography” by Slavomir Rawicz – “The Long Walk: The True Story of

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COUNTRY STRONG

By: debbie lynn elias As I left the screening room after the final credits rolled by for COUNTRY STRONG, my mind was playing the lyrics

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BIUTIFUL

By: debbie lynn elias BIUTIFUL is the type of film that doesn’t come around too often.   It doesn’t leave your mind, or your heart, long

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RABBIT HOLE

By: debbie lynn elias It is rare indeed to experience the adaptation of an excellently crafted and performed, emotionally impactful play, into an equally excellent

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SOMEWHERE

By: debbie lynn elias Sofia Coppola is masterful when it comes to mood and attention to detail in a film.  Just take a look at

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MI3NT3

By: debbie lynn elias Several years ago at AFI Fest, I had the privilege of meeting and befriending the exceptionally talented cast and crew of

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MADE IN DAGENHAM

By: debbie lynn elias Empowering! Inspirational! Sally Hawkins is entrancing. Miranda Richardson is the icing on the cake. Bob Hoskins is deliciously fun. The human

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127 HOURS

By: debbie lynn elias One rock.  One man.  The forces of nature.  A really crappy off-brand Leatherman tool.  127 hours.  Who else but Danny Boyle,

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FAIR GAME

By: debbie lynn elias Given the gravitas of today’s political climate and in light of this week’s elections, it seems only just, proper and fair

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