By: debbie lynn elias It’s no lie when I tell you THE ARMSTRONG LIE is a powerful piece of filmmaking; an absolutely riveting, compelling and beyond fascinating look into the mindset of Lance Armstrong. With THE ARMSTRONG LIE, documentarian Alex Gibney brings us a tale that has needed telling and
By: debbie lynn elias THE BOOK THIEF has stolen my heart. To describe the film in a word, it’s quite simply, MAGNIFICENT. Adapted from the 2005 best-selling novel of the same name by Markus Zusak (a book that remained on The New York times best-seller list for almost seven years),
By: debbie lynn elias The world first met young Ender Wiggins back in 1977 when he appeared as the protagonist in a short story written by Orson Scott Card. This was the story of a young boy named Ender set centuries into the future in a world that had fought,
By: debbie lynn elias Sarah, Abby and Lou – three best friends, two on the outs, come together for a girl’s weekend on the coast of Maine on an island called BLACK ROCK. Putting aside their differences to take a trip down memory lane and reclaim the bonds they once
By: debbie lynn elias TOUCHY FEELY is by far the most emotionally complex of Lynn Shelton’s films. Delving deeper into structured relationships and scripted story and dialogue structure, TOUCHY FEELY is steeped in a warmth that at times defies description while celebrating human interaction and family dynamics. Known for her
By: debbie lynn elias Completing the Before Sunrise/Before Sunset trilogy is Richard Linklater’s BEFORE MIDNIGHT. Returning 18 years after Before Sunrise and nine since Before Sunset, we again meet up with Celine and Jesse. Now firmly ensconced as a couple, they have 7 year old twin daughters and are currently
By: debbie lynn elias Never has the embracing of pop culture consumerism by religion been so succinctly, and interestingly, explored until AMERICAN JESUS. While some may find it quizzical that Aram Garriga, a Spanish director, is making a documentary about Christianity in America, once we look below the surface, the
By: debbie lynn elias With HAUNTER, director Vincenzo Natali brings us an honest to goodness, goosebump inducing, arm & neck hairs standing on end, thrills & chills fright that even had me jumping a bit with those noises and sudden haunting whispers. A good old fashioned haunted house ghost story
By: debbie lynn elias There’s a new directorial face on the filmmaking horizon named Zoe Quist and let me tell you, she’s a name we want to see more of. With a keen eye, Quist’s sophomore directorial effort, RAW CUT, shows her knack for storytelling through pacing and framing, creating
By: debbie lynn elias Who hasn’t heard of The Mustang Ranch? The most famous brothel in the United States, the Mustang Ranch stood proudly for decades in the Nevada desert catering to a diverse clientele base, including crews of many famous Hollywood westerns. Several years ago, Helen Mirren and Joe
