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Savannah Fest Review: Eric Stoltz-Starring 'Fort McCoy' A Schmaltzy, Contrived WWII Drama
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- November 1, 2012 7:18 PM
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WWII continues to be rich dramatic territory for filmmakers for a number of reasons, not only because it's one of the most important events in modern history, but also due to the many avenues from which those years can be viewed. But writer and co-director Kate Connor's debut feature "Fort McCoy" is an example of what happens when you try to shoehorn as many topics and themes from WWII as you can into one movie.
Savannah Fest Review: Contemporary Approach & Old Fashioned Message Clash In Rom-Com 'Missed Connections'
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- October 30, 2012 10:02 AM
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That chance encounter, or the moment of love at first sight -- these have been the familiar building blocks of romantic comedies for decades, not to mention that New York City is a common backdrop against which these stories can play out. And yet, both audiences and filmmakers remain drawn to these tales, eager to see two people overcome personal, professional and/or social pressures to find a fairytale ending. However, in a genre as well traveled as this, finding a fresh angle isn't easy, but co-writer and director Martin Snyder gives it a whirl with "Missed Connections." While the online/social media twist doesn't absolve the film's many cliches and questionable moral lesson, the committed performances do at least highlight some talented folks worth looking out for down the road.
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The only difference between a reboot and a remake is that the former implies an underlying goal of
Yeah, I agree. Seemed unnecessary and mean spirited. God forbid he mention anything other than films
Can't help but notice it opens the same way The Lookout does... Regardless, I'll see
Wow another film that fails to live up to its hype! But then again, I found The Descendants to be
B-?Guess it's too Payne-ish,and forgettable as always.
Cotillard is amazing!So is Phoenix.Can't wait for more clips revealed.
Well, I read the original article and I don't understand how learning that Refn "wanted to
@Brad: No. But he directed the film that received the Palme d'Or for best director at Cannes
The movie was a work of art, truly enjoyed it. This review is very narrow and pointless to how it
The movie was a work of art, truly enjoyed it. This review is very narrow and pointless to how it