By: debbie lynn elias Capitalizing on Neil LaBute’s masterful gift for cynicism, creation of despicable characters and no-holds-barred stream of social consciousness, first time director Nathaniel Krause delivers the polished and powerful short film, DOUBLE OR NOTHING. While out on a date with the lovely Becca, the 20-something egomaniacal/racist/bigoted
By: debbie lynn elias Many may recall that I have never been a huge Woody Allen fan. His material has always been hit or miss, more on the miss side as a rule. However, as Allen has aged, his material has become more resonating and he has excelled at blending
By: debbie lynn elias A hot button documentary at 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival is WORDS OF WITNESS. More timely a film could not be given that it covers the ouster of former Egyptian President Mubarak who was convicted on June 2 of this year for failing to stop the
By: debbie lynn elias A light and lilting narrative at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival that just steals my heart is CRAZY & THIEF, an instant charmer that will make you heart smile and have you grinning from ear to ear. Director Cory McAbee calls on his own 7
By: debbie lynn elias How would you feel if music you had recorded, a film you had made or a book you had written that had been unknown and buried for decades was suddenly discovered by your child? That’s exactly what happens with A BAND CALLED DEATH. The story of
By: debbie lynn elias SISTER, another Must See Festival Film in the International Showcase, comes to the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival compliments of Switzerland and director Ursula Meier. As she did with her 2008 feature debut Home, Meier continues to excel with tight-knit execution of a narrative that never
By: debbie lynn elias Many that know me or know of me, know of my passion for tv broadcasting, undoubtedly due to growing up with a legendary father in Philadelphia broadcasting during television’s hey day in the 50’s and 60’s when local programming was a cornerstone of a tv station’s
By: debbie lynn elias On the fringe of being an all around Must See Festival Film at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival is Joshua Sanchezf dynamically rich narrative FOUR. And I say “on the fringe” only because the camera work warrants a recommendation of taking Dramamine before seeing the film.
By: debbie lynn elias One of my favorite eye-opening documentaries in the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival is THE IRAN JOB. Kevin Sheppard was an American pro basketball player before offers in the US dried up, didn’t make the NBA and wanted to keep playing ball. Enter Iran and its
By: debbie lynn elias Set in 1890 Paris, BEL AMI is based on Guy de Maupassant’s novel and the story of George Duroy. One time soldier, he has been down on his luck ever since, that is until an old army buddy, now Editor of a major newspaper, gives him
