By Anne Brodie Passages, Ira Sachs’ heart-rending study of the nature of love is short, sharp, and deeply, at times painfully poignant. Husbands, filmmaker Tomas (Franz Rogowski) and Martin (Ben Whishaw) are comfortable; they’ve been together for a while. Following an intense day of shooting his new film Tomas and his team go dancing and he hooks up with Agathe… View Post
Parenting a teenager is akin to navigating a constantly shifting landscape. The emotional highs and lows, the identity struggles, and the need for independence can be baffling for any parent. But understanding the core needs of your teen can greatly ease this journey. Here’s a deeper exploration into what your teen really wants you to understand, even if they don’t… View Post
Ira Sachs, a Memphis-born filmmaker who leads a nomadic life, so far in New York, Paris, Bogota, and on sets just about everywhere, addresses an erotic event in his own life in his latest film. As a gay man, he was surprised to find himself deeply attracted to Laura Antonelli in Luchino Visconti’s 1976 classic The Innocents. The Innocent, starring… View Post
By Anne Brodie Let’s start with a gem. Just caught up with AppleTV+‘s inspiring documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. One of the biggest young stars of his time continues the good life with his wife Tracy Pollan, and children Sam, Schyler, Esme, and Aquinnah Fox while living with Parkinson’s. Fox starred in some of the most successful films… View Post
North of Normal, Cea Sunrise Person’s memoir of growing up in a remote Yukon wilderness family commune presents a unique reality few of us know. Carly Stone’s excellent film adaptation stars Sarah Gadon as her mother Michelle Person and Amanda Fix as Cea in her teen years. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Gadon and Fix about their exciting,… View Post
By Anne Brodie Carly Stone’s tough, loving, and emotionally challenging North of Normal based on author Cea Sunrise Person’s experiences as a child born into an off-grid Yukon commune is a profoundly resonant portrait of the mother-child bond over some twenty years. Little Cea (River Price-Maenpaa) lives a seemingly idyllic life in a tribe led by her adoring, stubborn, anti-government… View Post