What She Said

Viggo Mortensen Makes His Directorial Debut with Falling, a Poignant Father-Son Story

in Entertainment, What She Said on 01/30/21

Viggo Mortensen’s character returns to the family farm to care for his father (Lance Henriksen) who’s fallen into dementia. They attempt to come to terms with their issues, Willis’ need for care, his anger about John’s homosexuality and liberal ideas, and John’s growing alarm about his father’s state. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Mortensen from his home in… View Post

The Many Moods of Movies This Week. We Run the Gamut of Emotions.

in Entertainment, What She Said on 01/29/21

By Anne Brodie Three Oscar winners pool their resources to bring to life the deeply dark serial killer drama The Little Things, written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Denzel Washington is Deke, an ageing small-town detective kicked out of LA some years earlier in disgrace, Rami Malek is Baxter, an upstart LA detective, and Jared Leto is Sparma, a… View Post

Fisher Stevens’ Palmer, a Subtle Revelation, Stars Justin Timberlake.

in Uncategorized on 01/28/21

A man returns home after 12 years in prison to find himself challenged to the limit and saved by the power of love. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with actor and filmmaker Fisher Stevens who directed Justin Timberlake in the powerfully emotional Palmer, on AppleTV+.

Kristin Kreuk Returns in Season Four of CBC’s Hit Series Burden of Truth

in Entertainment, What She Said on 01/25/21

Kristin Kreuk’s fictional lawyer Joanna Chang continues her fight for justice in a small Canadian town. This season, she battles a powerful corporation intent on reopening a toxic mine that affects local farmers and all biodiversity. Chang is also a new mother, so there’s a rich mine for us this season. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Kreuk for… View Post

Film and Streaming Gems; Global Treats This Week.

in Entertainment, What She Said on 01/22/21

By Anne Brodie The emotionally charged story of love and sacrifice, Our Friend concerns grace, doing unto others as you’d have them do unto you. Dakota Johnson, a wife and mother of two diagnosed with terminal cancer and her husband (Casey Affleck) are overwhelmed by grief and domestic challenges. They accept the live-in help of their best friend, played by… View Post

Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel on Selfless Love in the Moving Drama Our Friend.

in Entertainment, What She Said on 01/17/21

Dakota Johnson is a wife and mother of two, diagnosed with terminal cancer in Our Friend. Her husband played by Casey Affleck does his best to maintain their life and love but he is overwhelmed, dealing with responsibilities, and new feelings at the prospect of losing her. His best friend played by Jason Segel moves in with them to lighten… View Post