Category: Film
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Dumb and Dumber: The End of Innocence
Comedy as a genre doesn’t often get the respect it deserves. Many talented people have said that it’s harder to make someone laugh than cry and I believe that. Looking back at the history of comedy, it’s interesting to see its evolution and its many different styles. You have slapstick and physical comedy which are…
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The Wrestler: Bright Lights & Lonely Nights
I remember seeing The Wrestler in a small theater called The Esquire here in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a theater that typically featured independent releases and is located in a more art-friendly part of town. Any film directed by Darren Aronofsky, especially then, was likely to be well attended at that theater, but I remember…
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Shem Bitterman Discusses His Film “Distant Tales”
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Writer / Director Shem Bitterman about his four-part film, Distant Tales, which was filmed during the height of the pandemic and serves as a time capsule of sorts for one of the most traumatic experiences in recent human history. I hope you enjoy this conversation! AG: I…
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Ben Eckstein Discusses His Film, Zero Fucks
Back in 2019, I had the pleasure of speaking with director Ben Eckstein about his upcoming film Zero Fucks, which is about to enter the crowdfunding stage to help with post-production costs. This film has an exciting concept, and there’s a significant Twin Peaks presence in the cast that we speak about. I hope you…