Somewhere in LARRY CROWNE, there is a darker, more robust film lurking. Fortunately, with director and co-writer Tom Hanks in the title role, rather than hopeless piffle, this lightweight bit of escapism almost takes on the grander trappings of an optimistic fable for our times. A slight one, to be sure, and certainly not one… Read More »
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING
I love Cinderella stories and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING qualifies for a couple of reasons. First of all, its the story of an ugly duckling, played by its writer Nia Vardalos, who morphs into the princess bride. Second, its a sweet little indie that beat the odds and an all-but non-existent advertising budget to… Read More »
CONNIE AND CARLA
In the good old days of Technicolor® musicals, Judy and Mickey would decide to put on a show in their parents barn. Because of everyones high spirits and some ultra professional production values, the farm or the mill or whatever was in peril of foreclosure would be saved and there would be a triumphant finale… Read More »