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Jackson (2008)
Just Screened It For Possible Phoenix Film Festival Submission
A truly original premise whereupon a centralized storyline of two homeless gentlemen, led by wonderfully acted Barry Primus (Righteous Kill, 15 Minutes) and Charles Robinson (NBC's Night Court, Set It Off) during a 24 hour period in Hollywood and their struggles for cafeteria-style food, clean laundry and discrimination after being given a $20 bill by a businessman. The story is interlaced with operatic performances of the cast and background characters giving the film a very surreal quality not found too much in recent memory. Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show) and Steve Guttenberg (Cocoon, Police Academy series) are just among the few in this wonderfully casted ensemble. The score magnificent and if it weren't for the Duran Duran-type 80s music video effects that detract from the viewing experience, this film would be a perfect gem. Otherwise, a can't miss, a true original
Veiled (2009)
Screened It For Possible Phoenix Film Festival Selection
An original story premise, one that could be expanded past this short film into a fledgling full-length feature, and well directed by Deanna McDaniel with the exception of the acting performance of Michael Taggart who seems very contrite and robotic as what should be a caring father. The performance of the main character of the daughter Sia from Kaelyn Raye Lustig, who after this performance is well on her way to a very successful career. The story centers around a family and the effects of the latest news of a serial rapist in their town and the effects on their daughter. The 11 or 12 minutes don't do this the full justice even 25 would do, let alone a full-length feature. Inclusion of character acting veteran Michael Chieffo as a psychologist helping the daughter is underused. Editing slightly choppy but otherwise, worth a gander.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
There Is A Little Of Bridget In Everyone (Including Guys)
Her appeal is universal, and it carried thru this sequel. She is the awkward geeky not-knowing-when-to-keep-her-yapper shut heroine of all the ugly ducklings around who are so tragic to themselves that their shell only chips away and doesn't crack open. Bridget is everyone's inner voice, except she doesn't know when to turn her's off. Renee still isn't my first choice but anyone who can gain 40 lbs. and walk like a duck with a wet diaper with a not-so-trashed British accent gets my respect and my applause. Some great twists to this film and anyone who knows about the second book will understand. And as usual, Hugh steals the show. If you liked the first, you'll LOVE the second. Cheers to Miramax (and slightly Universal) for a great film.