Tomasz Wasilewski, a young Polish filmmaker, patiently observes lives in film. Both his first feature “In a Bedroom (W sypialni)” …
The Filmmakers’ Portrait Series: Tomasz Wasilewski
May 07, 2013
Posted in “ Actor ” tag: 25 entries
When Still Water Begins to Swirl
Apr 26, 2013
Polish filmmaker Tomasz Wasilewski’s intimate second feature “Floating Skyscrapers (Plynace wiezowce)” is a stunning portrait of young aspiring Olympic swimmer …
Redesigning New York City in Art
Mar 21, 2013
Uncountable films take place in New York City. Woody Allen, for example, had been particular about the city and New York …
When She Blooms By Violence and Eros
Mar 01, 2013
Korean film director Park Chan-wook has created sensational works like “The Vengence Trilogy” and the erotic vampire tale “Thirst.” Gory …
Making the Invisible Visible
Mar 01, 2013
“In many cases the funds actually exist. Many of the programs that are incorporated into the message of this film, …
Sensing the Unseen Parts of Life
Feb 14, 2013
Where is the beginning and the end? Abbas Kiarostami’s new film “Like Someone in Love” drops you right into the …
Reviving Humanity With the Most Controversial Film of the Year – Part Two
Dec 24, 2012
Quentin Tarantino assembles many great actors for his casts and they all give eccentric performances for his films. For “Django …
Reviving Humanity With the Most Controversial Film of the Year – Part One
Dec 24, 2012
Prominent writer and director Quentin Tarantino’s new film “Django Unchained” opens on Christmas Day. As with his most recent film, …
Youth In Search Of the Unknown
Dec 20, 2012
In influential director Walter Salles’ new film “On the Road,” based on Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel, there are images of …
Why She is “Barbara”
Dec 14, 2012
When actress Nina Hoss rides a bike in ”A Woman in Berlin,” unspoken words and emotions overflow from her body; the scene …
Laughing at Our Economic Crisis
Nov 30, 2012
“Killing Them Softly,” directed by Andrew Dominik (“Chopper” & “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford“), takes …
Starstuff Will Lead Us To An Unforgettable Story
Nov 11, 2012
In the early 20th century, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie created Peter Pan. Many of us fantasize about the boy …
The Filmmakers’ Portrait Series: Bradley Rust Gray
Nov 01, 2012
Like “Salt” and “The Exploding Girl,” American independent filmmaker Bradley Rust Gray often channels his emotions through female characters. His …
The Dawn of a New Era: The 50th New York Film Festival
Sep 27, 2012
The second oldest film festival in North America, New York Film Festival was founded in 1963 and has since showed …
Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud Turn the Second Chapter
Aug 18, 2012
Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud’s new collaboration “Chicken with Plums” is the second part of a trilogy which began with …
“Robot & Frank” Delivers a Future Family Solution with a Token of Friendship
Aug 15, 2012
Set in the near future, “Robot & Frank” examines the elderly Frank (Frank Langella), an ex-thief who has begun …
Koji Yakusho Flows Sedately in the Acting Life
Jul 31, 2012
Japanese actor Koji Yakusho has played diverse characters in the films of critically acclaimed directors such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Masayuki …
Believing in “Grassroots”
Jul 21, 2012
Last year the Occupy Movement heated up as our society’s suppression was heaped on by money and power. ‘A storm …
Actress Masami Nagasawa Takes a Leap
Jul 19, 2012
The face of Toho Studio actress Masami Nagasawa began working in entertainment when she was twelve years old. …
“The Hunter” A Story of A Man Versus Himself
Apr 05, 2012
Loneliness is a formidable human emotion. It’s always hiding inside our hearts and sometimes comes out to agitate us. However …
