Indie film worth viewing
Wow — what an interesting night at the Oscars!
I felt that Jimmy Kimmel did a decent job, considering the scope of the event. It is still far too bloated of an event with hours of pre-show followed by almost four hours of the actual show, followed by an after-show. Too much!
They say viewing attendance was down, and I do not doubt it for a moment. Between the calls to protest the event (for and against the POTUS) and the sheer number of people who have cut the cord (and thus do not have access to the network) — it really is no surprise. Who needs to invest that much time when everything is relayed an analyzed almost instantly across a multitude of social media?
We have a couple of first-run independent films opening Friday. “Paterson,” which was a surprise Oscar snub, stars Adam Driver and is 96 per cent certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It is rated PG with a Language May Offend warning, and runs 118 minutes, showing daily at 1:05 and 6:50 p.m.
“The Assignment” stars Sigourney Weaver. It is rated 14A and carries a Violence, Language and Nudity warning. It is 96 minutes long and will show daily at 4:25 and 9:40 p.m.
The official site states for “Paterson” states: “Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey — they share the name. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer; he goes home to his wife, Laura. By contrast, Laura’s world is ever-changing. New dreams come to her almost daily. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his gift for poetry. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.”
“The Assignment” intrigued me with the cast, and I held out potential for a good action thriller. What I got was something a bit unexpected!
“A macho hit man is abducted and given unwanted male-tofemale gender-confirmation surgery by a deranged doctor. With the help of a one-night stand, the assassin seeks revenge on those responsible for the operation in this gripping action thriller,” says Mongrel Media.
There was potential that was not lived up to. As a B movie, it is certainly playable with some good twists and an interesting story. If you’re looking for an acclaimed, award winning picture, you should look elsewhere! See you at the movies. Please feel free to contact me with your comments or feedback — even an idea for an article — len@moviemill.com. Hope to see you at the movies!