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Daily Archives: September 18, 2013
Movie Preview: “One Chance” is “Billy Elliot” meets “Little Voice” meets “Britain’s Got Talent”
A “true story”? With Simon Cowell as the payoff? A Bullied Brit lad who loves to sing opera, finally getting his shot on Live TV in the UK. Colm Meaney is the not-quite tolerant dad, Julie Waters the indulgent mum, … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Prisoners”, a smart thriller that almost outsmarts itself
“Prisoners” is a mystery told with such skill that just when you think you’ve figured it out, it finds new blind alleys for us to visit.Well-cast and wonderfully acted, it’s a child kidnapping thriller with sorrow, intrigue, psychology and just … Continue reading