As soon as I saw the movie poster for the film “Jump Darling” I concluded this drag queen movie is not for me. I was never a fan of drag queens prancing about in outlandish costumes but was really turned against it after seeing a documentary from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, “Drag Kids” where childrenContinue reading “RKS Film: “Jump Darling””
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RKS Film: “Întregalde”: Romanian Film Spins it’s Wheels in the Mud
Radu Muntean’s “Întregalde” like the Land Rover in the film that is trapped in the mud is spinning its wheels and not really progressing. I was expecting more from Muntean with 6 films under his belt. Three friends head out from Bucharest to deliver food packages in the remote Romanian countryside. Their Land Rover becomesContinue reading “RKS Film: “Întregalde”: Romanian Film Spins it’s Wheels in the Mud”
RKS Film: “Madelines”: Quirky Satire of Sci-fi Time Travel Film?
“Madelines” challenges the viewer to arrive at some coherent conclusion. This could be the result of poor writing or very clever filmmaking. In “Madelines” be prepared for innovative and creative filmmaking. What is enjoyable is the possibility of multiple interpretations. I could quell my curiosity by speaking with director and co-writer Jason R. Miller butContinue reading “RKS Film: “Madelines”: Quirky Satire of Sci-fi Time Travel Film?”
RKS Film: The Hellenic Film Society USA Presents “My Name is Eftihia”
The Hellenic Film Society USA continues its “Greek Films on Demand” enabling viewers globally to access feature films, documentaries and film shorts made by Greek filmmakers, as well as films that promote the cultures of Greece and Cyprus. Their two March offerings include “My Name is Eftihia” a bio pic from 2019 capturing the inspirationalContinue reading “RKS Film: The Hellenic Film Society USA Presents “My Name is Eftihia””
RKS Film: The Hellenic Film Society USA Presents “Too Much Info Clouding Over My Head”
On my last trip to Greece pre pandemic, whenever that was, I was on the island of Samos near the Turkish Coast probably too close given the rantings of Erdogan, the Turkish Grand Vizier, seeking expansion of the mythological Ottoman Empire by conquering Greek islands in the Northern Aegean. I was there for close toContinue reading “RKS Film: The Hellenic Film Society USA Presents “Too Much Info Clouding Over My Head””
RKS Film: “Audible”: Time for Some Personal Reckoning?
When you watch “Audible” which is nominated for best Documentary Short in the upcoming Academy Awards you may take a sympathetic view of a deaf football team along the lines of feeling sorry for them and hoping they win the upcoming homecoming game after losing to another deaf school football team from Texas after aContinue reading “RKS Film: “Audible”: Time for Some Personal Reckoning?”
RKS Film: “Visionary Gardeners”: “Seeds and Time”
“Visionary Gardeners” is a new 5-part television documentary in which innovative Canadian gardeners share their gardening stories will be premiering across Canada on Vision TV over 5 Monday nights beginning March 7, 2022, at 9 p.m. ET. I review wine, hotels, restaurants, travel destinations and many things in between. In all these genres there isContinue reading “RKS Film: “Visionary Gardeners”: “Seeds and Time””
“President”: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Zimbabwe Exposed in Magnificent Documentary
Dirty rotten scoundrels exist in politics just about everywhere. The United States just put one on the backburner for the time being. He tried to steal the Presidency of the United States but the military was not swayed by his fantasies of an election steal. Matters in the 2018 election in Zimbabwe were clearer cutContinue reading ““President”: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Zimbabwe Exposed in Magnificent Documentary”
RKS Film: “Flee the Light”: Witchcraft and Possession Horror Genre
I suppose if you are an aficionado of horror films and have seen them all you might be sophisticated enough you can create a whole list of horror subgenres. With “Flee the Light” you will be introduced to the Witchcraft and Possession subgenre. Horror has become a more sophisticated game than the 1958 film “TheContinue reading “RKS Film: “Flee the Light”: Witchcraft and Possession Horror Genre”
RKS Film:”Win a Trip To Browntown”: A Film About Betting Your Ass
A comedy about anal sex! Really? Yes and it is handled with tact with really no raunchiness in it. Oh my pushing the envelope in a mainstream film! Can I say daring and innovative? Frank Tsigas (George Tramountanas) is a middle-aged family man packing a few extra pounds. His wife Laura (Kendra McDermott) prompted byContinue reading “RKS Film:”Win a Trip To Browntown”: A Film About Betting Your Ass”
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