Cold Souls is great as a light yet insightful exploration of the nature of the soul and its relationship to us as humans. Paul Giamatti is rehearsing for the lead in Chekhov’s play Uncle Vanya. The problem is, …more »»
Film Talks opened in: September 2009
The Doorpost Film Project (2009)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — September 11, 2009
The Doorpost Film Project runs an annual short film competition. It runs in two rounds. The top ten entrants from the first round receive a small budget to produce a film for the final round. The Doorpost’s 2009 final films include some excellent and impactful work. The films explored …more »»
It Might Get Loud (2009)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — September 8, 2009
If for you, rock and blues electric guitar music is in itself a Beautiful thing, It Might Get Loud is a great place to get lost in reverie with it. And, if you’re a big fan of Jimmy Page, The Edge, or Jack White, …more »»
Once (2007)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — September 20, 2009
Both the music and the story are excellent, and the way they are intertwined notably raises the impact and resonance of the film’s exploration of relationships and reconciliation. The story is thinly told, yet it feels that nothing important is left out. …more »»
Once (2007)
(After viewing)
by Randy Heffner — September 20, 2009
Once strengthened for me the Beauty of relationships and commitment. For a time, Guy and Girl have a wonderful thing going in the music they share and in the smiles and laughs they have together. …more »»
Surrogates (2009)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — September 28, 2009
Surrogates is an interesting mix of science fiction, action, and crime genres with a bit of the romantic as well. I’d like to say that it explores our struggle to be authentic humans, but …more »»
