My interview with director Gurinder Chadha and actor Aaron Phagura of āBlinded by the Lightā started as they typically do but ended much differently. I came to know Gurinder in an intimate way that I wasnāt expecting. Sheās one of the most caring, thoughtful, warm and compassionate people Iāve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Iāll remember her fondly in the way she showed me what an incredible person she is, and Iāll be forever touched. To find out what Iām talking about, read on and find out what happens in the middle of this interview. Read more
Tag: Drama
My Interview w/ Sarfraz Manzoor of Blinded By The Light
This is my interview with the writer of the book, āGreetings from Bury Park,ā Sarfraz Manzoor. He also helped write the script for new film āBlinded by the Light.ā Both the book and the film were based on teenage years. Read more
Blinded by the Light Movie Review
Blinded by the Light is an incredibly inspirational film. Itās the story of a Pakistani teenager named Javed (Viveik Kalra) whoās going through a tremendous identity crisis. In a unique fashion, his story shows us that the most important thing in life is to discover who we are. Growing beyond childhood regularly takes being forced into it when weāre not ready. That nudge ofttimes comes from the most unlikely of places. It certainly does in Javedās case. Read more
Where’d You Go, Bernadette Movie Review
āOriginally slated for a March 22nd release, āWhereād You Go, Bernadetteā is finally here! Good! I can see it again. Read more
Angel Has Fallen Advance Movie Screening
Movie Screening Summary
When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. Read more
The Kitchen Movie Review
āThis is an entertaining film! The writer and director of āThe Kitchenā is Andrea Berloff, who also wrote āStraight Outta Comptonā and āSleepless.ā With this, she set out to pen a script for three female actors who could sink their teeth into the juicy roles that are usually given to their male counterparts. Itās meant to be a bit provocative, as well, but not so much so that it takes over the riveting nature of a reasonably well-made action/drama to include a distracting, ill-fitting romance of some sort. Read more
Them That Follow Movie Review
Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savageās first feature film offers up a good, slow-moving drama but donāt look for a āthrillerā here. Read more
Brian Banks Movie Review
āāBrian Banksā is an inspirational and moving film thatās based on a true story about a man facing overwhelming odds against him and overcoming them by refusing to give up. Read more
The Art of Racing in the Rain Movie Review
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” is based on a book of the same name. However, in this adaptation everyone involved is all wet. The story of a professional race driver, and the loves of his life, is told through the eyes of his trusted canine companion (named Enzo). But the story never rises above a weak melodrama with unoriginal plot points. Read more
Where’d You Go, Bernadette Advance Movie Screening
Movie Screening Summary
Based on the runaway bestseller, WHEREāD YOU GO, BERNADETTE is an inspiring comedy about Bernadette Fox (Academy Awardwinner Cate Blanchett), a loving mom who becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Read more