I don’t think we ever get to know Neil Armstrong in “First Man”, but I don’t think you’re supposed to. This isn’t a criticism of the film, rather it works as a strength. The film doesn’t try to understand Armstrong, or why he seemed so compelled to walk on the moon, but it does try […]

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“Loneliness is a good thing to share with somebody” Coach Ernie Pantusso Is it my fault? Did I say the wrong thing? Did I do the wrong thing? Am I just not that interesting? These are the questions that usually go through my head when I feel alone. It’s a sick feeling that can drive […]

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Well folks, that’s a wrap on the 29th annual Calgary International Film Festival and with that my first attempt at covering a film festival as a critic/media. The festival was gracious enough to admit me some clearance into some red carpet premiers as well as some general passes to a few of the films, and […]

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Catching up on the last two films I was able to view at #Calgary Film Festival. Here are some brief thoughts about each. 3 Faces: This is the most recent film from acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. Panahi gained notoriety after being put under house arrest for trying to make a film that was deemed anti-government. […]

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