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Kelly Reichardt’s “Night Moves” (2013) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Notable Festivals: Venice, Deauville (Grand Prix) The state of Oregon boasts a long and proud history of eco-activism, be it as simple as routine composting and recycling at the individual level or as sweeping as governmental efforts aimed at preserving our natural resources. The beauty of nature knows no politics; our lush forests and bubbling […]… Continue reading Kelly Reichardt’s “Night Moves” (2013) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Kelly Reichardt’s “Certain Women” (2016) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Notable Festivals: Sundance Inducted into the Criterion Collection: 2017 As an ideological or sociological construct, The West looms large over the American psyche. Far more than a physical, geographical region, it has come to represent a state of being that embodies our foundational values: freedom, fortitude, and persistence. Ever since the film industry dropped into […]… Continue reading Kelly Reichardt’s “Certain Women” (2016) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Sofia Coppola — Part 1: “Teen Spirit” — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

TEEN SPIRIT is the first chapter of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and career of director Sofia Coppola, covering her early music videos and short, LICK THE STAR (1998) and her breakout debut feature, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999). via Sofia Coppola — Part 1: “Teen Spirit” — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” (2017) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Notable Festivals: Venice One of the lesser-talked about aspects of pursuing a career in filmmaking is the loss of that visceral or “magic” sensation that made us fall in love with the medium in the first place. The ability to passively sit back and let ourselves get swept up in the story becomes hampered by […]… Continue reading Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” (2017) — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Sofia Coppola– Part II: “Captive Hearts” — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

CAPTIVE HEARTS is the second chapter of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and career of director Sofia Coppola, covering her twin portraits of melancholy in isolation, LOST IN TRANSLATION (2003) and MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006). via Sofia Coppola– Part II: “Captive Hearts” — THE DIRECTORS SERIES

Sofia Coppola – Ranked — Not A Real Person Yet

Since her first film, The Virgin Suicides, debuted theatrically in the United States in 2000, Sofia Coppola has been one of the most interesting American filmmakers of the last 20 years. The daughter of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has created some of the most stylistic and compelling films of the 21st century. Her catalogue… Continue reading Sofia Coppola – Ranked — Not A Real Person Yet

Film Fridays – ‘Lost in Translation’ — The Arty Plantsman

Film Fridays is a project initiated by Sarah and I. After doing a daily music challenge for a month last year we talked about doing something similar for movies. The current global lockdowns give us the perfect excuse to start. Many of us are confined to home with only the TV for company so we […]… Continue reading Film Fridays – ‘Lost in Translation’ — The Arty Plantsman

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Sofia Coppola Edition — Through the Shattered Lens

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking! Today is the birthday of one of my favorite American directors, the one […]… Continue reading 4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Sofia Coppola Edition — Through the Shattered Lens