tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87652702024-02-08T01:33:58.199-05:00The Virtual NihilistA home for the emotionally tortured, mentally anguished, psychologically fatigued, criminally sane and anyone else who has ever gotten a wrong number in the telephone call of life.The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.comBlogger844125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-87482395232834050442024-01-12T11:01:00.000-05:002024-01-12T11:01:08.638-05:00"The Peasants" -- Movie Review This week, I attended a special screening at Lincoln Center for the historical drama, “The Peasants”, Poland's
Oscar® Entry for Best International Feature Film from Sony Pictures Classics.
Synopsis
When a young woman casts aside traditional values to live
her own life as she sees fit, will she be able to overcome the unfounded rumors
that are surrounding her by the jealousy older The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-50264907548958867242023-12-07T13:06:00.000-05:002023-12-07T13:06:12.122-05:00"The Promised Land" -- Movie Review This week at Film At
Lincoln Center, I attended a special screening of the historical drama, “The Promised
Land” starring Mads Mikkelsen. It is
Denmark's Oscar® Entry for Best International Feature Film.
Synopsis
When a Danish army veteran is granted land on which to farm,
will he be able to succeed despite a vengeful nobleman who sees him as an
interloper?Story
In 1755, The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-89105929851388350302023-11-19T15:43:00.000-05:002023-11-19T15:43:25.385-05:00"Fallen Leaves" -- Movie Review At the close of the first weekend of the 61st New York
Film Festival, I attended a screening of the Finnish romantic comedy “Fallen Leaves”,
directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Synopsis
When two lonely people fail to connect due to a variety of
circumstances, can they overcome each other’s shortcomings to finally become a
couple?Story
Helsinki residents Ansa (Alma Pöysti) and The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-317930017035257162023-11-11T13:55:00.000-05:002023-11-11T13:55:23.488-05:00"Janet Planet" -- Movie Review At the close of the middle weekend of the 61st
New York Film Festival, I attended a screening of the new comedy-drama by
playwright and first-time director Annie Baker, “Janet Planet”.
Synopsis
A single mother and her daughter spend their summer together
as various people drift in and out of their life in rapid succession. Story
It’s the early 1990’s in Western Massachusetts The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-80924431311751680802023-11-02T14:24:00.002-04:002023-11-02T14:28:24.061-04:00"Rustin" -- Movie Review Recently at Film at
Lincoln Center, I attended an advance screening of the new historical
drama, “Rustin”,
starring Colman Domingo in the title role.
Synopsis
The personal and professional struggles of civil rights
activist/organizer Bayard Rustin as he attempts to plan the historic March On
Washington.
StoryBeing an African-American has never been easy – and when you’re
both a The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-71147331359056181942023-10-31T19:52:00.000-04:002023-10-31T19:52:27.139-04:00"Evil Does Not Exist" -- Movie Review During the first full week of the 61st
New York Film Festival, I attended the U.S. Premiere of the new Japanese
drama, “Evil
Does Not Exist”.
Synopsis
When a corporation seeks to build a “glamping” site in a
rural area, will the residents who oppose it be able to prevent its construction?StoryHarasawa is a small rural village in Japan where Takumi and
his daughter Hana live. The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-17191351451281124822023-10-27T14:44:00.000-04:002023-10-27T14:44:10.439-04:00"Do Not Expect ... " -- Movie Review On the middle weekend of the 61st
New York Film Festival, I attended the U.S. Premiere of the new Romanian
comedy from Radu Jude, “Do
Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World”.
Synopsis
A day in the life of an overworked and underpaid production
assistant for an instructional video about workplace safety. Story
Angela (Ilinca Manolache) has a long and very busy day
driving allThe Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-35276852970785672782023-10-21T20:48:00.001-04:002023-10-21T20:48:59.404-04:00"Foe" -- Movie Review On the opening weekend of the 61st New York
Film Festival, I attended the World Premiere of the new science-fiction
drama, “Foe” starring Saoirse
Ronan and Paul Mescal.
Synopsis
When climate change forces the government to recruit people
to help save the planet, will this threaten a couple’s marriage?Story
In the year 2065, Henrietta and Junior (Ronan and Mescal)
live in a ramshackle The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-71127105508627815772023-10-20T17:29:00.001-04:002023-10-22T19:28:07.091-04:00"The Curse" -- TV Review During the final week of the 61st New
York Film Festival, I attended a screening of the World Premiere of first
three episodes of the new Showtime comedy series, “The Curse”,
starring Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie.
Synopsis
When a recently-married couple gets a TV show to do a home
makeover for the underprivileged, will they be able to find success even after
a curse is The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-9708854196714994552023-10-17T23:25:00.000-04:002023-10-17T23:25:54.130-04:00"The Killer" -- Movie Review On the final weekend of the 61st New
York Film Festival, I attended a special screening of the new crime
adventure, “The
Killer”, directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fassbender in the
title role.
Synopsis
When a paid assassin’s latest assignment goes awry, will he
be able to find who tried to have him murdered afterwards?Story
When you’re a paid assassin (Fassbender), The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-38206642409738174952023-10-15T14:28:00.000-04:002023-10-15T14:28:13.768-04:00"Ferrari" -- Movie Review On the closing night of the 61st New
York Film Festival, I attended the North American Premiere of the
biographical drama, “Ferrari”,
directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver in the title role, Penélope
Cruz and Shailene Woodley. Synopsis
When race car manufacturer Enzo Ferrari is at risk of losing
his business and his marriage, which one will he choose to preserve?The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-77528596500851373962023-10-13T13:22:00.000-04:002023-10-13T13:22:46.682-04:00"The Delinquents" -- Movie Review This week at the 61st
New York Film Festival, I attended the U.S. Premiere of the new
comedy-drama from Argentina, “The Delinquents”.
Synopsis
When a bank employee embezzles money for his retirement, he
asks a co-worker to temporarily hold onto the sum – but once this co-worker
becomes involved, how will both of their lives change?StoryMorán (Daniel Elías) works as a The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-40822529438951857662023-10-09T17:28:00.000-04:002023-10-09T17:28:26.703-04:00"Priscilla" -- Movie Review This year’s Centerpiece screening of the 61st New
York Film Festival was the North American Premiere of the biographical
drama “Priscilla”,
written and directed by Sofia Coppola.
Synopsis
The life of Priscilla Wagner as Elvis Presley’s girlfriend
and wife.Story
In 1959, Priscilla Wagner-Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) is a 14
year old military brat living at a base in Germany with her parents.&The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-89496337715289495072023-10-05T17:36:00.000-04:002023-10-05T17:36:12.748-04:00"Hit Man" -- Movie Review This week at the 61st New
York Film Festival, I attended the U.S. Premiere of the new action comedy “Hit Man”, directed by
Richard Linklater.
Synopsis
When a college professor is recruited to go undercover as a
hit man for the police, can he pull it off without risking his own life?Story
Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) is living a perfectly satisfying
life as a professor of Philosophy The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-778302864859715372023-10-05T16:24:00.001-04:002023-10-07T15:23:33.406-04:00"Maestro" -- Movie Review In the first full week of the 61st New
York Film Festival, I attended the North American Premiere of the
biographical drama, “Maestro”,
directed by Bradley Cooper who also stars with Carey Mulligan.
Synopsis
The personal and professional life of composer/conductor
Leonard Bernstein.StoryAt 9:30AM on a mooning in 1947, Leonard Bernstein (Cooper) got the
telephone call that The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-43512680529563215572023-10-05T15:47:00.000-04:002023-10-05T15:47:10.865-04:00"Poor Things" -- Movie Review On the opening weekend of the 61st edition of The New York Film
Festival, I attended a screening of the new science fiction comedy “Poor Things”, directed
by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark
Ruffalo.
Synopsis
When an acclaimed surgeon successfully revives a dead woman,
will he be able to control his new creation?StoryIn Victorian Era Scotland, Dr. The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-72037487675254145002023-09-20T09:33:00.000-04:002023-09-20T09:33:32.943-04:00"Dumb Money" -- Movie Review This week at Film at
Lincoln Center, I attended a special screening of the new comedy “Dumb Money”, starring
Paul Dano and Pete Davidson.
Synopsis
Major Wall Street players panic when an unpromising stock
suddenly skyrockets.
Story
In 2021, people all across the country are suffering due to
the COVID-19 pandemic – they are suffering due to the sickness and deaths of friends
and family The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-80718173995909475042023-05-09T17:02:00.001-04:002023-05-10T09:47:30.614-04:00"Past Lives" -- Movie Review This week at Lincoln Center, I attended an advance screening of the romantic drama "Past Lives".Synopsis
When a pair of friends geographically separated from each
other meet again after 20 years, will it be possible for them to rekindle their
romance from long ago?Story
Early in the 21st century in Seoul, South Korea, adolescents and
classmates Nora and Hae Sung were the very best of The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-91102140203986722842023-04-23T16:39:00.000-04:002023-04-23T16:39:02.534-04:00"Beau Is Afraid" -- Movie Review
This week at Lincoln Center, I attended a special screening
of Ari Aster’s new comedy-horror, “Beau Is Afraid”,
starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Synopsis
When a man tries to attend his mother’s funeral, he sets out
on an odyssey that will change his view of the world forever.
Story
Beau (Phoenix) is set to fly to his mother’s for a family
get-together – but after a non-stop series offThe Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-35627754668778712622023-04-18T16:18:00.001-04:002023-04-18T16:20:30.101-04:00"Little Richard: I Am Everything" -- Movie Review At a special screening from Lincoln Center, I saw the new
documentary, “Little
Richard: I Am Everything”.
Synopsis
The personal and professional life of the man whom many
consider the progenitor of rock and roll music.Story
In 1932, a force of nature was brought into this world when
Richard Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia.
Of course, it wasn’t until years later thatThe Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-49476868779393741792023-04-10T16:06:00.000-04:002023-04-10T16:06:05.184-04:00"Mutt" -- Movie Review On the Closing Night of the New Directors/New Films
Festival, I attended a screening of the new drama “Mutt”.
Synopsis
When a young trans person confronts people from their past, is
there any hope for these relationships to be reconciled?StoryDespite being anxious about their father visiting from
Chile, Feña (Lío Mehiel) is nevertheless looking forward to have him see how
they are The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-41316257347939056702023-04-03T09:45:00.000-04:002023-04-03T09:45:30.810-04:00"Astrakan" -- Movie Review On the first weekend of the New Directors/New
Films festival, I attended the U.S. Premiere of the new French drama “Astrakan” by director David
Depesseville.
Synopsis
When an orphaned boy is taken in by foster parents, will he
be able to fit in with his new family?
Story
Samuel, a boy in early adolescence, suddenly finds himself
in an unfamiliar circumstance. With his
The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-10238665983187100442023-03-30T15:45:00.001-04:002023-03-30T15:45:36.594-04:00"Earth Mama" -- Movie Review On the opening night of the New Directors/New
Films Festival, I attended a screening of the new drama, “Earth Mama”, written and
directed by Savanah Leaf.
Synopsis
When a single mother with children in foster care becomes
pregnant, will she choose to keep the baby?Story
Gia (Tia Nomore) is struggling. She’s a young single mother whose history of
substance abuse and inability The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-48053178927967016822023-03-14T13:43:00.001-04:002023-03-14T13:43:23.768-04:00"A Good Person" -- Movie Review This week at Lincoln Center, I attended an advance screening
of the new drama by writer/director Zach Braff, “A Good Person”, starring
Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.
Synopsis
When a tragic accident seriously disrupts a young woman’s
life, will she be able to kick the drug habit she developed during her
recovery?Story
Allison (Pugh) and Nathan (Chinaza Uche) seem headed for a
bright The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765270.post-47935620519077346762023-03-12T15:39:00.000-04:002023-03-12T15:39:11.338-04:00"Smoking Causes Coughing" -- Movie Review As Lincoln Center’s
French Film Festival winds down, I attended a screening of the comedy, “Smoking Causes
Coughing”.
Synopsis
When an alien attempts a plan to destroy the planet,
can a team of super-heroes prevent the apocalypse?
Story
The Tobacco Force – a collection of super-heroes assembled
to stop smoking – is now facing a difficult foe: a giant tortoise who’s able to fight The Virtual Nihilisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074786839658873112noreply@blogger.com0