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
Tag: Joshua Gordon
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
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
NEBRASKA (2013) USA
“Nebraska”, is one of those films that halfway through watching it, you ask your self “Why aren’t indis made like this any more? Hell, why aren’t more movies made like … Continue reading NEBRASKA (2013) USA
Sally Mann – Immediate Family
For me no artist captures the transition of Summer to Fall more then Photographer Sally Mannn her “Family” series. That tiresome of summer winding down, relaxing in the mist of … Continue reading Sally Mann – Immediate Family
A SINGLE MAN (2009) USA
After being on my bucket list for years, tonight I watched “A Single Man” on Netflix A beautiful film that uses color, to both tell the story and move the emanations … Continue reading A SINGLE MAN (2009) USA