In this interview, I talk with both Sam and Daniel about…technical details behind the film, and the significance of grief to this story.
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In this in-person interview, James and I discuss his style of comedy in filmmaking…plus, I learn how much of a cinephile James is as he lists his top ten films of all time.
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“…the first two episodes ‘Seeing Double’ and ‘Mushrooms, Tasers, and Bears, Oh My’ are flawlessly executed and utterly exciting.”
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“The overall portrait is warmly authentic-feeling, a simultaneously specific- and universal-feeling snapshot of loved ones that wobbles in a lively manner between moments stable, elating, frustrating, and escalated.”
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“Though the film narrowly avoids being a contrived blockbuster, it still is not refined enough to exhibit the kind of storytelling prowess that Eggers is capable of.”
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“Choose or Die doesn’t reach its full potential…yet, there’s enough style in the story to consistently hold my attention…”
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”…Ambulance is a sight-seeing tour of action movie moments and Bay’s illustrious career.”
“The cast, the premise, the score, the mystery…it all comes together to create something viewers may likely find very special…”
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“From April 14 to April 24, SIFF is bringing some of the most buzzed about films from TIFF, Sundance, SXSW and more to Seattle to experience on the big screen.”
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“The film was crafted to showcase Cage’s talent. He plays up these insanely erratic narcissistic qualities, but also surprises audiences when sharing his vulnerability.”
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“Knuckles is comedic gold, and without him, the film would be far less entertaining…”
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“…[Dea] Lanzaro captures the maturity and whimsy of the role and ultimately shines bright in this debut acting performance.”
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“This is a film that will be remembered, cherished, honored even, because of what it makes you feel.”
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“It is a gentle, if not overly nostalgic, reminiscence of Linklater’s childhood - or some proxy of it.”
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“Zahida Pirani is the writer and director of El Carrito , and in this interview, I talk with her about the process of making this movie and how community played a vital role in the short film's development.”
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“By removing toxicity from the equation, Watch Out For The Big Grrrls brings the dancing to the forefront of the show, second only to the show’s robust messaging about embracing self-love.”
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“…an uneasy score sets a haunting tone for the film and keeps the tension high as mild pacing and well placed long takes give scenes space to manifest suspense.”
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“Moore never lets up the pressure, advancing the story every second he gets.”
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“The characters are unlikable, the plot is laughable, and the only saving grace is the cinematography. Deep Water drowns in its own drama.”
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“It is remarkable how Everything Will Be All Right delves into such deep threads of life as a short film when many features struggle to do so.”
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