4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 14, 2021

One of my favorite bands penned a song called “Happy is a Yuppie Word.” I never spent much time dwelling on the meaning of the statement, but as I grow older, it somehow takes on more pertinent meaning. If I remember correctly, Bob Dylan gave an interview with Rolling Stone...   read more

Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on September 25, 2018

SOMETHING WILD  (1961)  Directed  and  co written by  Jack Garfein is said  to be ‘a lost indie film classic”.  This picture lives up to that suggestion and more even if it  is rarely seen today.   A  jarring piece of  film making complete with  strong performances  by Carol Baker, Ralp   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 6, 2017

Something Wild Directed by Jack Garfein Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel from a novel by Karmel 1961/USA Prometheus Enterprises Inc. First viewing/Netflix rental I would have enjoyed this indie story of a rape victim’s struggles even more if not for the last five minutes. Mary Ann Ro   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on February 12, 2015

Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife,...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on February 12, 2015

Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife,...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on February 12, 2015

Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife,...   read more