Francois Ozon has created a body of work that features some unique film worlds: the pastel-colored past of “Potiche”, the … More
Month: April 2013
“Blancanieves”: Borrowing from the past to tell stories to the present
Two years ago, “The Artist” took home the Oscar for Best Picture. A French production with high-production values, a jazzy … More
“Trance” :Hypnotic, chaotic, who-done-it
James McAvoy has a wide-eyed, boy wonder appeal. Dressed in a nice suit with his posh accent, he stares straight … More
Challenging the audience: Films that make you “wonder”
Here in the Bay Area in the middle of April, lovers of cinema have a wide array of film choices. … More
The Place Beyond the Pines: The Sins of the Fathers…
Are the actions of the fathers destined to be repeated by the sons? In Derek Cianfrance’s second film, “The Place … More
“to the Wonder” : long-winded discourse with few words
How long have you spent time in someone’s company before one of you speaks, or checks your cellphone, or quietly … More
