Author Archives: James McNally

The Pool

The Pool (Director: Chris Smith): Documentary filmmaker Chris Smith (American Movie, The Yes Men) makes his return to narrative storytelling with this modest film set in Goa, an area of India known for its beach resorts. Venkatesh is a young … Continue reading

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C’est dur d’être aimé par des cons (It’s Hard Being Loved By Jerks)

C’est dur d’être aimé par des cons (It’s Hard Being Loved By Jerks) (Director: Daniel Leconte): The closing night film of Cinefranco this year is perhaps uniquely suited to a francophone audience. Despite the presence of subtitles, Leconte’s documentary assumes … Continue reading

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Sweet November

You see, I can go ahead and use that post title because I can guarantee you that I will never be reviewing either the 1968 tearjerker of the same name or the soggy 2001 remake with Charlize Theron and Keanu … Continue reading

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Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants)

Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants) (Director: Stéphan Carpiaux): You only need to look at the film’s poster to determine the appeal of Stéphan Carpiaux’s debut feature. The stunningly beautiful Déborah François plays 16-year-old Alex, who lives alone with her father … Continue reading

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2009 Cinema Eye Honors Winners

Tonight was the second annual Cinema Eye Honors ceremony, held in New York City. The Cinema Eye Honors were created last year by AJ Schnack with the support of Thom Powers and Indiepix as a response to what they felt … Continue reading

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