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Welcome, one and all, to the Festival of Films blog! Here, we strive not just to review films but to discuss how the art of film reflects society and the broader human condition. Comments and spirited discussion are always strongly encouraged. Just remember to keep it respectful, of course. Here's lookin' at you, readers!
Author Archives: Jacqueline Kitt
Have you ever felt like Disney ‘forgets’ that they made certain animated cartoons? For example: when was the last time you heard somebody talk about Mulan (1998)? Disney just keeps saying The Lion King (1994) was great, wasn’t it? And our … Continue reading
The most famous holiday is upon us! Whether the whole family is getting together or you are flying solo, here are a few movies that I think capture the true feeling of Christmas. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989): This is … Continue reading
We’ve all seen one (or hundreds): Weird movies can be foreign. Weird movies can be art-house type films. Weird movies can be movies that are so unintentionally good because they are so unintentionally bad. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present … Continue reading
Posted in All Films
Tagged Alejandro Jodorowsky, Blue Velvet, David Lynch, Divine, Dogtooth, Face/Off, Jacqueline Kitt, John Travolta, John Waters, John Woo, Mulholland Drive, Nicolas Cage, Santa Sangre
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This article is for people who have already seen the film Lawless, which comes out on Blu-ray and DVD today. This article is Spoiler Alert central! If you haven’t seen the film and would like to (with your own fresh … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Drama, Features, Independent Films, Indie Features
Tagged Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Jacqueline Kitt, Jessica Chastain, Lawless, Nick Cave, Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy
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It’s tough to make a list of this kind because “black-and-white” is not really a genre, so how does one measure a drama against a comedy? The logic behind this list was simple: Black-and-white films seem more powerful than color … Continue reading
I recently watched The Awful Truth (1937), starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne, which is a great film — let alone a great romantic comedy. This positive experience quickly turned into a mania, and I foolishly thought better of the … Continue reading
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