Children of Invention is an accomplished feature-length debut that deserves to be reach as wide an audience as possible. *** Children Of Invention - Tze Chun’s finely crafted drama deals with familial bonds and how outside circumstances can weigh so heavily on certain situations it’s a wonder they don’t snap in half. Otherwise, kick back and be glad you aren’t forced to battle these ladies on the track. If you are in any way squeamish, be prepared to cover your face for one particularly disgusting ankle break. * Hell On Wheels - I haven’t seen Drew Barrymore’s Whip It, but I have seen Bob Ray’s documentary about a group of bad-ass Texas women who set out to revive the spirit of the 1970s roller derby phenomenon. The following titles are available on Movies on Demand on Verizon Fios & Charter Cable systems nationwide: It would have to be a seriously triumphant year if, at the end of 2010, Alamar doesn’t make my overall Top 10 list. To paraphrase my smarter-than-I girlfriend, Alamar isn’t just a profoundly touching metaphor for parenthood in general it’s like watching a father’s gorgeous dream in which he basks fully in the love of his child. Back on land, in this more developed Italian setting, the beautiful memories of that quiet life linger. And when it’s time for the little one to leave that paradise behind, Gonzalez-Rubio doesn’t provide an obnoxiously loud contrast between the sea and the city. This magical world is a pleasant reminder that industrialization hasn’t steamrolled its way into every corner of the world (not yet, at least). It’s a touching story of a young boy and his father spending time in Mexico’s Banco Chinchorro coral reef, fishing and existing meal-to-meal, day-to-day, with their father/grandfather, before the child leaves his father behind once and for all to go live with his mother in Italy. While it might be lazy-and not entirely accurate-to call it Malickian, Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio shows a similar reverence for nature that isn’t overly simplistic and hippified. *** Alamar - This breathtaking little gem of a movie is executed with such seeming effortlessness, I was fully convinced I was watching a documentary the whole way through. The following titles are available on Movies on Demand on Time Warner, Comcast, RCN, Brighthouse, and Cox Cable systems nationwide: ( Available on Cable VOD)Īlso, be sure to visit the FilmBuff website for a full listing of available titles, as there are many for the taking. I imagine Sokurov’s warm and tender treatment of Hirohito will offend some, but for me, it’s a lovely requiem for a figure who understands that the time has come to join his fellow countrymen back on ordinary ground. It was the unexpected undercurrent of humor that only enhanced the quietly overwhelming air of sadness and loss. What struck me most about The Sun wasn’t the apocalyptic atmosphere or even Issey Ogata’s great performance. *** The Sun - Alexander Sokurov concludes his trilogy about famous historical figures reaching a monumental crossroads (it was Hitler in Moloch and Lenin in Taurus) with this eerie, dreamlike glimpse into Emperor Hirohito’s final days of power in WWII. ( Available on Cable VOD beginning September 1)Ījami - ( Available on iTunes, Sony Playstation 8/24 and Cable VOD beginning August 30) Though it didn’t receive a proper theatrical release, it can’t be all that bad, can it? Guess there’s only one way to find out. is self explanatory.Ĭemetary Junction - The latest feature film from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is a period piece set in the ’70s starring Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode, and many more. A no-star marking is reserved for those titles that are worth mentioning in some way, shape, or form. A one-star marking (*) equals a recommendation. A two-star marking (**) equals a high recommendation. A three-star marking (***) equals a very high recommendation. Hopefully in the future our contributor horizons will only continue to widen. Note: This month, we welcome contributing watcher/writer John Lichman into the fold-hooray!-to not only take the pressure off your overburdened head writer/editor, but to bring some linguistic variety to the table.
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