Movie Reviews
Fear No Film: Global Boundaries
The selections for this year’s Fear No Film festival have been eye-opening, to say the least. It’s nice to know that we still live in a world where boundaries are constantly being challenged and redefined, and even nicer to know that we have a local presence who believes it’s important to share these messages with our community. … read more
Fear No Film: Artistic Boundaries
The purpose of this Fear No Film category was to showcase ways in which filmmakers are pushing the limits of their craft. This type of filmmaking can be a mixed bag depending on the observer as it forces the viewer to look below the surface of what’s happening on the screen and begin to focus on the “why” rather than the “what.” … read more
Fear No Film: Relationship Boundaries
Relationships are defined by their boundaries. When two people become romantically involved, there are boundaries that must be maintained for that relationship to thrive. When the boundaries between parents, children, brothers and sisters are threatened, the core of a person’s identity is at risk. … read more
Fear No Film: Your Boundaries
One of the most fun parts of having films grouped into different thematic categories is trying to find the common thread that unites a group of seemingly disparate films. According to the Fear No Film Guide, the films in this category are designed to explore “ways of seeing your limits, who you think you once were, who you are now, and what might lay ahead.” Though the following films were vastly different in tone and content, each of them offered their own personal challenge to rethink the world as we might see it. … read more
Fear No Film: Utah Short Film of the Year, Part...
In addition to their respective categories, the festival has also assembled a list of nominees for Utah’s Short Film of the Year. Each of these films was made locally, and represents the wide body of cinematic talent that can be found here in the Beehive State. … read more
Punk’s Dead? An interview with Director James Merendino and a...
The cult-like following behind James Merendino’s film SLC Punk! is somewhat legendary among those who participate or are even aware of the subculture. Even during my travels, whenever I mention that I live in Salt Lake City, two things are always asked. One—Am I Mormon, and two—is SLC like the movie? Needless to say it has become a classic. … read more
Movie Review: Jersey Boys
Television shows have been tuned into movies, movies have been made into Broadway shows and Broadway shows have been reimagined as movies. It’s a vicious cycle of unoriginality, and director Clint Eastwood (a.k.a. Dirty Harry), has found himself smack-dab in the middle of the clichéd chaos. … read more
Movie Reviews
Movie reviews for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Godzilla, Neighbors, The Other Woman and The Signal. … read more
Movie Review: Fading Gigolo
In the cinematic tradition of following the lovable and charming man-whore like “Deuce Bigalow” and “Loverboy,” John Turturro dons the responsibilities of actor, writer and director in this enchanting tale of affection and friendship. Turturro stars as Fioravante, a down on his financial luck flower shop employee whose friend, Murray (Woody Allen), convinces to become an escort for lonely middle-aged women. … read more
Movie Reviews – January 2010
This month we feature reviews of A Single Man, Avatar, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Invictus, It’s Complicated, The Lovely Bones, Nine, The Road, Up In the Air and The Princess and The Frog. … read more