Films I Await: Things we lost in the Fire

This is meant to be a general blog but I seem to find myself going back to films. They rule my life...with school.

Things we Lost in the Fire is Susan Bier's American debut. She impressed critics with her Dutch hits Open Hearts, Brothers and After the Wedding. Things We Lost in the Fire stars Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro and David Duchovny in a story about loss, reflection, addiction and hope. It was released in the US in October and since then it has received positive reviews. Unfortunately, it will not be released in the UK until February 1st.

Unlike other films I have awaited such as No Country for Old Men, my desire to watch Things we Lost in the Fire is not the result of the words and opinions of others. The trailer depicts a story that fails to succumb to the many cliches a story of it's nature could yield to. The film stars Halle berry who, over the years, has proved herself to be a more than capable actress. Benicio Del Toro is an actor who I have not seen a large number of performances from but who highly impressed me in 21 Grams. His performance couldsimply be described as believable. Such a partnership of great actor justifies the anticipation of Things we Lost in the Fire.

Films You Love but Daren't Say You Do: Part I

If you're familiar with my other blog (Amateur Critic Reviews) I generally focus on films that are generally considered to be impressive, or dare I say it ‘intellectual’. There are large number of films that many of us like to say we’ve see. These are your Citizen Kanes, Shawshank Redemptions and Godfathers. However, there are always those guilty pleasures. Films that aren’t regarded as particularly good films.

The first film, Rent. In 2005 Christopher Columbus of Home Alone and Mrs. Doubtfire fame, directed the musical, Rent, based on Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical. It details the lives of several Bohemian’s living in New York City’s East Village. Rent stars Anthony Rappp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Traci Thoms, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Jesse L. Martin. The acting is rather impressive, as is the storyline in general. The greatest strength, as you may expect with a musical, is the songs. They are the kind of songs that make you feel better, and I am not one to turn down the opportunity to feel good.

Rent has one clear message: No Day But Today; living each day and embracing it as if it is your last. Good Times.