Though Robert Redford appears to be giving it his all, J.C. Chandor’s All is Lost (2013) is a feeble attempt at depicting an inspirational survival story. With its single, complacent character—an old, feeble man with no name—All is Lost does little to express a sense of urgency o... Read More »
A notice warning all viewers that motion sickness and seasickness are likely to result in the watching of this film should perhaps precede All Is Lost, a film as fine a cast away movie as Cast Away itself. Featuring Robert Redford in the only starring role, All Is Lost is a darin... Read More »
Anne (Laine Magi) is an Estonian woman who recently lost her mother. Anne receives an offer to take care of an Estonian woman in Paris, Frida (Jeanne Moreau). Frida is a mean old woman who seems embarrassed about her roots to Estonia. For example, Frida hesitates to speak Estonia... Read More »
I’m unfortunately going to miss the first two screenings due to Fantastic Fest, I’m hoping the festival adds more screenings. Are you listening VIFF? Directed by Alexander Payne is all I really need to hear to pique my interest. The film is about an elderly man venturing from Mon... Read More »
After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face. Stars Robert Redford. Directed by J.C. Chandor. Read More »
