“My Name is Avery Keller, and I am a bully.” Written and Directed by: Amy S. Weber The H-Bomb: After high school student Jessica Burns (Lexi Ainsworth) winds up in a coma following a suicide attempt, a documentary crew tries to get to the bottom of why this girl, with her whole life in front of her, would try to kill herself. While questioning a number of the students … [Read more...] about A Girl Like Her
Archives for March 2015
Grouch Gab with Dan Fogelman
I recently had the opportunity to screen Danny Collins, the directorial debut for Hollywood go-to screenwriter Dan Fogelman. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, I’m not surprised; but I’m sure you have heard of, or seen, at least one of his movies. Fogelman wrote screenplays for Cars; Tangled; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Last Vegas; The Guilt Trip, and of course Danny Collins. We had … [Read more...] about Grouch Gab with Dan Fogelman
Danny Collins
Director/Writer: Dan Fogelman (Please be sure to read our interview with Dan in Chicago) Limacher Low Down: I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I went into Danny Collins, but I knew that the cast should more than hold its own. I was pleasantly surprised, when the end credits rolled. I had a smile on my face and songs stuck in my head. The overall feel and tone of the … [Read more...] about Danny Collins
Home
Don't be a Poomp; go see Home! Director: Tim Johnson Writers: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, and Adam Rex (adapted from his novel "The True Meaning of Smekday"). Swift shot: I was afraid this film was going to be overly cutesy, and only appealing to the little human persons in your family. Thankfully, there were a few contemplative moments that bridged the age gap and made the … [Read more...] about Home
Exodus: Gods and Kings
“Follow me, and you will be free. Stay, and you will perish.” The H-Bomb: 2014 A.D. The year the Bible movie attempted a comeback. First, we were treated to Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, which was a fail of Biblical proportions, then came Left Behind, technically an adaptation of the Book of Revelation, and you can read my review to see how that laughable disasterpiece turned … [Read more...] about Exodus: Gods and Kings