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Film Review: SIGHT (2023): Andrew Hyatt Directs a Moving Story About Overcoming Obstacles in Life https://film-book.com/film-review-sight-2023-andrew-hyatt-directs-a-moving-story-about-overcoming-obstacles-in-life/?feed_id=133963&_unique_id=66514652b92fc

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Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)

I have some affection for the Ewoks but I don’t loooooove them, not enough to crave a film centered entirely around the furry savages. I suspect most people feel the way I do and doubt most people even know Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure exists. It’s not a hidden gem. For the most part, this barely feels like a Star Wars movie. In fact, it does not feel like a “Star Wars” movie at all. It’s a generic magical adventure featuring "Star Wars"-like characters. I can’t recommend the movie on its successes, but I can recommend it on its faults as something “so bad it’s good”.

Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (although you couldn’t tell because there are no Stormtroopers or recognizable faces in the film), it stars Eric Walker as Mace Towani and Aubree Miller as his sister Cindel. When their parents disappear, they befriend the primitive inhabitants of Endor's moon: the Ewoks. To find the missing parents, the children and several Ewoks embark on a mystical quest.

The bulk of this movie isn’t that interesting. Mace doesn’t trust the Ewoks but Cindel does until then they finally bonding and become friends. Once that's settled, everyone can figure out how to communicate and then FINALLY start the quest. Even the adventure in question with the children, the Ewoks and their mounts (creatures that look suspiciously like Earth Ponies) isn’t that interesting. Before they can find the lair of the creature who parent-napped the adults two more Ewoks need to be recruited, and then they must all figure out what the magical artifacts they've been given do. Meanwhile, there's nothing to latch onto. All of the Ewoks speak their strange native language while a narrator tells you what’s going on. The actress playing Cindell is so young she can’t act, and her role is reduced to as little talking as possible.

The only people who would enjoy Caravan of Courage are the youngest, most undiscriminating audience members. The characters are one-dimensional, the plot is spoon-fed to you, and the peril is non-existent. Remember all the aliens and droids from Star Wars who stood out, who were memorable despite their lack of dialogue? You understood what they are saying because of the situation or from the other characters' reactions. It also makes the mistake of believing children can only relate to child characters. With such thin material, it would be a nigh-impossible ordeal for adults to make it work. Child actors? You might as well ask them to levitate their X-Wing out of a swamp.

I’ll give this movie a “recommendation” as something you can watch and make fun of for the last half hour. The special effects vary wildly, characters make incredibly stupid, borderline unbelievable decisions, people and objects change size from shot to shot. Throughout, there are plenty of moments to make fun of, courtesy of the bad acting or the fact that some of these Ewoks look more creepy than adorable, but the end is where you get all of the “so bad it’s good” money shots.

I hesitate to recommend Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure to even the tiniest Star Wars fans. It has some good special effects throughout, I’ll give it that and some of the comedy is pretty funny too. Ultimately, this is a novelty item, something for obsessive Star Wars fans to watch because they’ve seen all of the other material too many times. Or perhaps you want some laughs at your friends' expense as they get ready for the May 4th celebrations. (On DVD, December 18, 2015)

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The Invention of Lying (2009) - A Witty Comedy Directed By Ricky Gervais The Invention of Lying (2009) is a witty comedy directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson. 🎬 Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Edward Norton, this film offers a fresh take on the consequences of dishonesty in a world where lying doesn't exist. 🌟 Despite its uneven pacing and shallow romantic dynamics, the clever writing and stellar performances make it an entertaining watch. 🎭 🍿🎥 Don't miss out on this thought-provoking comedy that's sure to leave you in stitches! 😂👏 Watch 👀 the rest here 👇

[raurquiz]

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Excellent group photo from @christopherboyplay - the 5th performance has officially wrapped and they begin the final 6 on Wednesday. Congratulations to a fantastic run so far. Looking forward the final set. @clarkgregg @rebeccapidgeon #DavidMamet @williamhmacy #FionnulaFlanagan #DavidPaymer #DominicHoffman #lathr #LATheatre @odysseytheatre #christopherboyscommunion @atlantictheater #ClarkGregg (at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8peZvYlMV8/?igshid=qnppesljkrl

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#FionnulaFlanagan (The Others) è stata scelta per guidare il cast di #FourMothers, l’adattamento irlandese del film indipendente di successo #Pranzodiferragosto (Mid-August Lunch è il titolo americano) di Gianni di Gregorio che conquistò critica e pubblico dopo essere stato presentato in numerosi festival tra cui quello di Venezia e di Londra. Di Gregorio vinse numerosi riconsocimenti tra cui i premi come miglior regista esordiente sia ai David di Donatello che ai Nastri d’Argento. #ProjectNews https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGLbcKswqt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Qué ver en casa: #Defiance No os preocupéis, que lo que estamos pasando no es nada. Para el 2046, está previsto que varias razas extraterrestres hayan llegado a la Tierra, que haya habido una guerra universal, que nuestro planeta haya sido devastado, y que los supervivientes estén intentando reconstruirlo.

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#StarTrekTNG S7E10 - Inheritance ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's Data's turn for the soap opera rinse as he discovers that despite feeling alone his whole life, the galaxy is unfeasibly littered with Soong-type androids, some of which are far superior to him. We've met his brother, his grandfather, his daughter and his father, so let’s find out how Data met his mother why don’t we? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, its something of a flat, cliched affair with plenty of tired 'embarrassing mum' sequences and while Data suspects something's not quite right with his ‘mother’ early on, the audience isn't really let in on his suspicions to preserve one of TNG's most absurd twists. ⭐⭐ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #StarTrek #TheNextGeneration #inheritance #CraggusTrekTrekPhaseII #StarTrekTheNextGeneration #brentspiner #fionnulaflanagan https://www.instagram.com/p/B7DnbaNl6X7/?igshid=rwiqmae6mjeq

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The poster for the thriller RADIOFLASH. #radioflash #movieposter #thriller #suspense #scifi #dominicmonaghan #fionnulaflanagan #willpatton #ifc #ifcmidnight #pop #popculture #geek #nerd #movies #filmes #films #cine #cinema #cult #culture #art #Entertainment #OsFilmesdoKacic https://www.instagram.com/p/B4A0fY9l2NO/?igshid=1i032peon5brw

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@butacaybutacon Seville, Madrid and Rome host the filming of 'La Piel del Tambor'. @PrimeVideoES @rtve #LaPielDelTambor the namesake novel by @perezreverte 

zenitcomunicacion The film adaptation of #Lapieldeltambor by @perezreverte is being shot between Seville, Madrid and Rome with a luxury cast headed by @richardcarmitage @amaiasalamanca @rodolfo_sancho @aliciaborrachero @johnleguizamo #FionnulaFlanagan #PaulFreeman #españoldow # cinema 

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Film Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (2023): Rachel Zegler Shines in a Dark and Dreary Prequel with Very Intelligent Themes https://film-book.com/film-review-the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-2023-rachel-zegler-shines-in-a-dark-and-dreary-prequel-with-very-intelligent-themes/?feed_id=94474&_unique_id=6556eb4a6af80

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The Invention of Lying (2009)

The Invention of Lying begins with a great premise; the kind that would make a fantastic episode of The Twilight Zone and provoke big thoughts within its audience. Unfortunately, the treatment is poor. Writer/directors Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson give little thought to the world they've created and ultimately become derailed trying to push their agendas to the audience.

The film is set in an alternate reality where lying doesn’t exist. Everyone says the absolute truth and is brutally honest with each other. Subtlety and manners do not exist. If someone thinks you look fat, they'll tell you. When Mark (Ricky Gervais) suddenly invents lying, nobody on Earth can fathom the idea that what he says might be untrue.

Imagine a world exactly like ours, except everyone had wings instead of arms. Can you picture it in your mind? No, you can’t. You might think you can, but it’s impossible. If people had wings, then there’s no way history would've happened the way it did. Our fashions, modes of transportation, work, wars, etc. would be radically different if people could fly. Now you know where this film's problems begin.

What this movie needed, was a smarter story. This same concept, set on a planet of robots, or in a distant future where totalitarian government pumps people full of drugs to prevent them from lying would be believable. Instead, we're shown that people speak their minds even when it will incriminate them. All you have to do is ask someone anything and you'll get the truth. This is not an alternate version of our Earth, it’s a clever premise applied to our world without any thought. What would it be like if history’s greatest traitors had never gotten away with it? How different would meals be if the Colonel was forced to give away his secret recipe five minutes after inventing it?

This film is split into three parts. At first, it’s an introduction to this alternative reality. Despite the holes in its world, it works. Hearing Mark’s date Anna (Jennifer Garner) tell him he stands no chance with her is funny. So is seeing the parade of jerks who work with Mark (including Edward Norton, Tina Fey, and Rob Lowe) remorselessly destroy him with brutal honesty.

Then, the inventive setup gives way for Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson to get on their soapbox and preach. As Mark’s lies get out of hand, he transforms the world and the message is as subtle as Louis C.K. exposing himself to his female co-stars. People are inherently bad, all forms of religion or the supernatural is nonsense. It's fine if you have something new or funny to say but this is the same thing crammed down your throat over and over.

The last third is dedicated to a romantic plot between Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner. I won't make any assumptions but I suspect Ricky Gervais directing, writing, and staring in a film in which he makes the greatest discovery in human existence, essentially becomes God, and has the hottest woman in his vicinity offering herself to him sexually might be there not because it added to the plot but because he could get away with it... and get paid. I could be wrong.

Under scrutiny, the film falls apart. There are instances where people DO LIE, like when someone who is clearly having a bad day saying they are doing “fine”. Anna’s personality changes completely when the plot demands it to and several characters feel out of place. How could there be corrupt police in a world where they will tell anyone of their crimes?

I wanted to like this film. I still believe the concept has merit but the potential is wasted here. We’re stuck with a movie that doesn’t make sense, doesn’t have a story to tell, isn't funny, and spends more time congratulating itself than following through with its promises. The more I think about it, the more I hate The Invention of Lying. (On DVD, October 21, 2015)

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First we want to thank @clarkgregg for being so sweet to our friend and fellow #ClarkGregg fan @mottaeddie If you want to check out his review for the @christopherboyplay - the link is now up in bio. . . Clark took time out of his busy schedule on Valentine’s Day to give Eddie this special card and take a photo with him. You are truly one of a kind sir. . . Tonight @christopherboyplay returns to the stage with 4 performances left in the entirety. Make sure to check it out if you Havnt (there is a waitlist) @rebeccapidgeon @odysseytheatre @pam_susemiehl #DavidMamet #fionnulaflanagan #DavidPaymer @atlantictheater #LaTheatre #LosAngeles #Theater #AtlanticTheaterCompany (at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble) https://www.instagram.com/p/B81qI_iHTrA/?igshid=12klv1gyebwk6

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#TheFerrymanPlay #frontmezzjunkies reviews: @TheFerrymanBway #TheFerryman by #JezButterworth directed by #SamMendes #PaddyConsidine #LauraDonnelly #FraFee #FionnulaFlanagan #Marklambert #DeardhlaMolloy #GenevieveOReilly “I swear to Christ,” Aunt Maggie concludes sweetly to her enraptured audience (including us) gathered at her feet, “I could have ridden that boy from here to Connemara.” http://frontmezzjunkies.com/2018/10/23/broadway-the-ferryman/ tw: frontmezzjunkie IG/tumblr/FB: @Frontmezzjunkies #OuterCriticsCircle https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGxCclnN1X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3bkkwm6c8zd3