The process of going to war changes those in battle. Often, soldiers must do things that go against their morals and principles. The environment of death and destruction creates toxic cultures where violence begets violence. Director and writer Ted Geoghegan amps up the tension in Brooklyn 45, a real-time horror movie about a group of … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Brooklyn 45’ Examines the Haunting Effects of War
Retrospective: ‘River of Grass’ (1994)- Directed By Kelly Reichardt
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has become one of the definitive voices of cinema over the past twenty years. While her independent style has not caught the attention of mainstream moviegoers, she has become a mainstay at the Independent Spirit Awards and the Sundance Film Festival. The director’s first film, River of Grass, was born from her … Continue reading Retrospective: ‘River of Grass’ (1994)- Directed By Kelly Reichardt
More Than 25 Years Later, Kelly Reichardt’s ‘River of Grass’ Captures South Florida to Perfection
Few directors come out of the gate with a definitive voice and style. For Kelly Reichardt, her meditative and stripped-down approach to filmmaking peeks through the corners of her debut. River of Grass debuted at the 1994 Sundance film festival, where it competed in competition. While the film received considerable praise, it would not find its way … Continue reading More Than 25 Years Later, Kelly Reichardt’s ‘River of Grass’ Captures South Florida to Perfection