FAREWELL AMOR tells the story of a family being brought back together after 17 years of being apart. The lengthy visa and immigration processes can keep families separated for many years before all members are able to live in the same country. Walter, Esther and their daughter Sylvia are given time so that we get a sense of the reunion from each of their perspectives. We also get a sense of who each of them are and how they have…
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Yours Truly, Andrea G. Stern 1979
YOURS TRULY, ANDREA G. STERN is one of Susan Seidelman’s early short films. This is a rather engaging view of a complicated mother-daughter relationship when the mother’s new boyfriend moves in with them. Jillian Frank provides an impressive performance as the young Andrea. The story unfolding based on Andrea's diary entries was well handled and the fourth wall breaking was utilized and executed well.
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The Father 2020
THE FATHER stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as a man that is suffering from dementia and I honestly can say that this film made me feel like I was suffering along with him. The script is impeccable. The production design is extraordinary, especially as little changes are made throughout the film. The acting is phenomenal. I think an Oscar nom for Hopkins is a sure bet and wouldn’t be surprised even a little bit if he took the prize home. Olivia…
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Nomadland 2020
NOMADLAND is another achingly beautiful film from director Chloé Zhao. She is always able to capture such beauty and honesty in her films and that is expertly displayed here. A portrait into the lives of a type of person that is rarely depicted on screen. Those with a wandering spirit. Those that want to live their lives in their own way. Those that don’t want to be tied down in one place. Frances McDormand is absolutely spellbinding as the lead…
