Film Review: THE END OF THE TOUR

THE END OF THE TOUR Directed by James Ponsoldt Written by David Lipsky and Donald Margulies Starring: Jason Segel and Jesse Eisinger I am not familiar with David Foster Wallace's work (save a few essays from CONSIDER THE LOBSTER) but I am familiar with him as a...

Film Review: THE GIFT

THE GIFT Written and Directed by Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Joel Edgerton, Rebecca Hall Leaving some tragedies behind them, a young couple (Bateman and Hall) move back to Simon's hometown and take possession of a new house and a new job. Almost at once,...

THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESITVAL, 2015

THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESITVAL, 2015 This was the 11th year of the film festival and as usual, they had more films and more people than in previous years. They seem able to handle it through the hundreds of volunteers they are able to attract. This year paid...

Film Review: INFINITELY POLAR

INFINITELY POLAR Written and Directed by Maya Forbes Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, Ashley Aufderheide For the first time, looking at the cast above, I see why Hollywood used to make movie stars change their names. INFINITELY POLAR is...

Film Review: THE OVERNIGHT

THEE OVERNIGHT Written and Directed by Patrick Brice Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Taylor Schilling, Adam Scott and Judith Godreche More an extended sketch than a movie, OVERNIGHT tells the tale of a couple (Schilling and Scott) new to the area who accept an offer...