Cinequest 2009 in “All About Dad” we’re allowed entry into the changing world of a family steeped in paternal tradition and impacted by the new world environment. The father is ramrod stiff demanding family tradition and Vietnamese ways, while his young ones, living in modern America, now have different and independent thoughts. Conflict against change […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 March 3 Screening: The Least Among You Lou Gossett Jr. was on hand at the screening of the film, “The Least Among You” and to receive the Cinequest Maverick Spirit Award. I had but a few minutes with the multi-award winning actor. He very graciously consented to answer a few questions. You’ve played […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Whiz Kids held a sneak preview screening Sunday, March 1. The film is a documentary covering the lives of three participants in the Intel Science Talent Search. Each is a high school student with a passion for making profound advancements in science. While most 17 year-olds play Nintendo or whatever, these Whiz Kids […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 “The Photograph” made its North American Premiere at Cinequest and is a must see. “The Photograph is one of my two top films of the festival (so far). The other is “Capers.” The Photograph is Indonesian with English subtitles. It played to a full house Sunday and impacted every seat holder in attendance. […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Get Brunette (Russian – English subtitles) is a drama/comedy that almost works. I have respect for the Eastern Block film makers – remember last year’s delightful gem, “Konyec.” However, “Get Brunette” could have been told better. Masha and Leopold lived in a makeshift dwelling on the beach, until it is blown up. Then […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Shorts 3 is a series of animated shorts that is not for young minds. Of the ten titles, one was sublime; “Our Wonderful Nature” – a simple tale of the mating habits of the water shrew…absolutely hilarious. The remaining were interesting, serious, ironic, weird, and touching: “Slaves’ was a heartrending conversation with 9 […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Shorts 5 – Letting Off Steam is a series of films with a serious twist or two. There were the weird (Hour of Death) and touching (Water Pills), and one was regrettably pornographic (Love You More). Hollywood continues to enter the Indi world with Winona Ryder in, “Water Pills.” She does a great […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 The world premiere of “Wake” was the opening faire that aired to a sold-out, energetic, and enthusiastic crowd Wednesday, February 25. And they were ready for the Cinequest 19 Film Festival to begin – they cheered the opening credits. “Wake” was a good choice. A light, airy, and nicely packaged “Wake” is a […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Ealasaid said it best – “Another Man” is a French film, a noir tale told with a brooding mood and angst feel. Francois finds himself writing for a local newspaper and, by chance, covering the local film world as a critic. This is new to his experience. His negative critiques causes a potential […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 “How To Be”, directed by Oliver Irving, is one of those films you can enjoy if you catch it, and not miss if you miss it. It comes under radar, not carrying a big punch. Art hasn’t made much of his life to date and has allowed his parents disappointment to be his […]
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