Directed by Kelly Reichardt Watching someone get caught shoplifting gives me so much anxiety. I don't mean in real life but in movies. There's always some mix of justice with ego and self-righteousness. We understand why, for example, Wendy (Michelle Williams) tries to steal an apple and a can of dog food, but the person … Continue reading Wendy and Lucy (2008)
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Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
Directed by Kelly Reichardt In Meek's Cutoff a small group consisting of three families and a hired guide get lost on their way to the Willamette Valley. They are already lost when we meet them, and they remain lost when we leave them. In the middle there is some deliberation, drama and finally the breakdown of … Continue reading Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)
Directed by Gus Van Sant This is a movie about quadriplegic John Callahan's journey to sobriety. Along the way he enlists the help of a sponsor, Donnie and a budding interest in cartooning. Well, that and forgiving everyone who may have hurt him, including himself. Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is concerned … Continue reading Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)
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