2/26/2010
2/24/2010
2/23/2010
Randy and the Mob (2007)
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"What are our options again?"
Ray McKinnon wrote and directed this strange little comedy and not only appears as Randy but also as Randy's estranged gay twin brother, Cecil.
Seems that this average, well, really below average, Joe by the name of Randy runs a couple of Southern small town businesses that are floundering. He finds himself owing the mob via loan shark Franco (Paul Ben-Victor), and has to answer to an eccentric goon named Tino (Walton Goggins) who is sent to turn around Randy's businesses.
Also appearing are Lisa Blount as Randy's colorful wife who teaches tap and baton; Tim DeKay as Bill, Cecil's partner; Bill Nunn as Randy's employee Wardlowe; Brent Briscoe as the town cop, and Burt Reynolds as Elmore Culpepper, the banker.
Run time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Rated PG.
My personal rating: B-
Ray McKinnon wrote and directed this strange little comedy and not only appears as Randy but also as Randy's estranged gay twin brother, Cecil.
Seems that this average, well, really below average, Joe by the name of Randy runs a couple of Southern small town businesses that are floundering. He finds himself owing the mob via loan shark Franco (Paul Ben-Victor), and has to answer to an eccentric goon named Tino (Walton Goggins) who is sent to turn around Randy's businesses.
Also appearing are Lisa Blount as Randy's colorful wife who teaches tap and baton; Tim DeKay as Bill, Cecil's partner; Bill Nunn as Randy's employee Wardlowe; Brent Briscoe as the town cop, and Burt Reynolds as Elmore Culpepper, the banker.
Run time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Rated PG.
My personal rating: B-
2/21/2010
2/14/2010
Adam (2009)
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The story of two strangers.
One stranger than the other.
After Adam's (Hugh Dancy) father dies, Adam is alone in the NYC apartment they shared. Adam went to work each day as an electronics engineer for a toy manufacturer, a job his father basically got for him. Adam is a high functioning "Aspy" (Asperger's syndrome) who has limited social skills, an inability to lie or cover up his feelings, and is a savant about outer space and theatre.
When Beth (Rose Byrne), a school teacher, moves into the building, Adam begins flirting with her but fears his own clumsiness and limitations and worries that Beth may not understand. Much to his surprise, Beth responds. This is the story of their journey through friendship and how they learn to overcome the challenges of life together.
Also appearing are Frankie Faison as Harlan, Adam's father's friend who becomes Adam's mentor; Mark Linn-Baker as Adam's boss; Peter Gallagher and Amy Irving as Beth's parents.
Directed by Max Mayer.
Run time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Rated: PG-13
My personal rating: B+
One stranger than the other.
After Adam's (Hugh Dancy) father dies, Adam is alone in the NYC apartment they shared. Adam went to work each day as an electronics engineer for a toy manufacturer, a job his father basically got for him. Adam is a high functioning "Aspy" (Asperger's syndrome) who has limited social skills, an inability to lie or cover up his feelings, and is a savant about outer space and theatre.
When Beth (Rose Byrne), a school teacher, moves into the building, Adam begins flirting with her but fears his own clumsiness and limitations and worries that Beth may not understand. Much to his surprise, Beth responds. This is the story of their journey through friendship and how they learn to overcome the challenges of life together.
Also appearing are Frankie Faison as Harlan, Adam's father's friend who becomes Adam's mentor; Mark Linn-Baker as Adam's boss; Peter Gallagher and Amy Irving as Beth's parents.
Directed by Max Mayer.
Run time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Rated: PG-13
My personal rating: B+
2/01/2010
Is Anybody There? (2009)
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"You accumulate regrets and they stick to you like old bruises."
Ten-year-old Edward (Bill Milner) is obsessed with death. He can't help it. He's been robbed of much of his childhood because his mother (Anne-Marie Duff) runs a seaside nursing home where young Edward is surrounded by crusty old people, many of whom are senile and others who are just plain mean.
Enter one spirited troublemaker, the retired magician Clarence (Michael Caine), who is running from his past and helps Edward to make a present and future for himself.
Directed by John Crowley.
Run time: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Rated: PG-13
My personal rating: B
Ten-year-old Edward (Bill Milner) is obsessed with death. He can't help it. He's been robbed of much of his childhood because his mother (Anne-Marie Duff) runs a seaside nursing home where young Edward is surrounded by crusty old people, many of whom are senile and others who are just plain mean.
Enter one spirited troublemaker, the retired magician Clarence (Michael Caine), who is running from his past and helps Edward to make a present and future for himself.
Directed by John Crowley.
Run time: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Rated: PG-13
My personal rating: B
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