“Closet Monsters” the debut and semi-autobiography film by Stephen Dunn is a stylize ind-masterpiece that takes you into the mind of an 18 year old accepting his sexuality – with … Continue reading ClOSET MONSTER (2016) USA
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Norman Rockwell – Tribute
Norman Rockwell’s birthday was three weeks ago today. February 3rd. Who’s beautiful paintings of a slightly romanticizes early to mid 20th century middle class (dude to his low lighting) forever left a … Continue reading Norman Rockwell – Tribute
TAPE (2001) USA
For a film that takes place all in real time, “tape” is very much about time. On the surface it plays out like an old suspenseful episode of the Twilight … Continue reading TAPE (2001) USA
PREDESTINATION (2015) Australia
This is going to be difficult to review, with out giving away any of the plot, and the forever ending twists, it brings along with it. That being said my … Continue reading PREDESTINATION (2015) Australia
BOY INTERRUPTED (2009) USA – Documentary
Being a documentary this review for “Boy Interrupted” isn’t a commentary on style, but a system. The system that is the American Health Care System, particularly that regarding mental health. … Continue reading BOY INTERRUPTED (2009) USA – Documentary
Joshua Avrom Gordon Photography, Blogger
Welcome to my official blog, where I will be reviewing Independent and Foreign Films, concentrating more on the cinematography of the piece, as a means of storytelling. I’m also going to talk art, empathizing on fine art photography. And occasionally I’ll dive into books and music.
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BOYS (2014) Dutch
The Dutch film, “Jongens”, in English “Boys”, is a beautifully crafted coming of age film, that shows first love, and one’s coming to terms with their own sexuality. While not as tectonically or … Continue reading BOYS (2014) Dutch
BOYHOOD (2014) USA
With the all the lowbrow, same, simple storytelling movies, that Hollywood has produced in the past 10 years or so, I am not surprise to read that most viewers do … Continue reading BOYHOOD (2014) USA
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008) Swedish
The Swedish film “Låt Den Rätte Komma In” in English “Let the Right One In”, is a film that has been sitting in my Netflix queue for quite some time, and … Continue reading LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008) Swedish
THE COLD LANDS (2014) USA
My favorite movie 2014 (I saw as of December 16th, 2014,) is “The Cold Lands” by Tom Gilroy. The film made for a very minimal budget star first time actor … Continue reading THE COLD LANDS (2014) USA