“Shortcomings” is a story about two young Asian Americans who have a relationship, but not an ideal one. At least, that’s from Ben’s (Justin H. Min) point of view because he can’t find happiness no matter who he’s with.
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I’ll start by telling you about the production companies that brought this documentary to life. The SpringHill Company is one that brings together companies started by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Their brand is called UNINTERRUPTED. TSN is also involved in this. Let’s call them the ESPN of Canada.
Moving on is about Claire (Fonda) and Evelyn (Tomlin), attending the funeral of a dear friend from college named Joyce. Easy enough premise which, going in and meeting some characters, you know you’ll get the typical arc. There is an odd twist thrown in, but something needs to mesh.
In writer/director John Patton Ford’s debut feature, we meet Emily at a job interview. She’s innocently asked about her past, to which she gives up information on a DUI, affirming that there’s nothing else to offer.
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“Gigi & Nate” starts with a not-so-surprising accident that leaves its protagonist in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. No spoilers here. You get this information from the trailer. After we see a cute little capuchin monkey (played by Allie) being saved from an unsafe environment, writer David Hudgins shows us a well-mannered, happy Nate, spending the fourth of July with his family. With an extraordinary life thus far and a bright future ahead, Nate has the time of his life.
Written and Directed by: John Patton Ford
Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon
Rated: R
Run Time: 1h 33m
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
“Hard Luck Love Song” was inspired by a song written by an American folk singer/songwriter named Todd Snider. His debut album, “Songs for the Daily Planet,” which came out in 1994, blew my mind. Now in his fifties, Snider still manages to write far-out lyrics that generally tell amusing anecdotes, but with powerful messages.
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Directed by: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
Cast: Marc-Andre Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Peter Mortimer
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 22min
Produced by: Mike Negri, Clark Fyans and Ben Bryan
Executive Produced by: Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Scott Bradfield, Philipp Manderla
Roadside Attractions will release “Joe Bell” only in theaters July 23rd, 2021 (originally titled Good Joe Bell).
Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Written by: Diana Ossana, Larry McMurtry
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, newcomer Reid Miller, Connie Britton and Gary Sinise
Run Time: 1h 30min
Genres: Biography, Drama
