Fourth of July

Fourth of July

2022
★★★★★ Liked Watched

This was a surprise. Initially hesitant to view, I was a little annoyed by some cinematography choices. But it was easily supplanted by a heartwarming, realist-ic, and pragmatic view of how it’s difficult to share emotional scars with family for all of us. The film matures and resolves with some stunning performances by the parent actors in particular. It’s raw, real and somewhat ephemerally all of us, and our family.

High Ground

High Ground

2020
★★★★½ Liked Watched

A long-needed rich dive into the tragedies of early bush life in colonial Australia. The stunning vastness and beauty of the Australian land are contrasted with rich indigenous symbolism, culture, and authenticity. There a range of production qualities and sequences that elevate this story in a way that highlights the appetite and need for more authentic and quality Australian storytelling at this scale. The tensions of the emotional story are supported by the subtleties of the performances and the reality…

The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

2016
★★½ Liked Watched

A witty charming duo, however a broken and not grounded story that traverses too many varied storylines and feels adeptly broken into three clear narrative arcs.