Archive for the ‘FILM’ Category

Fringe the Twin Peaks

On Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
twin_peaks_FINKMAG So I watch Fringe on occasion and always think, “this reminds me of something”. Then it hit me! Twin Peaks, in its morbidity of course… ...

Urbanized

On Thursday, December 29th, 2011
urbanized_FINKMAG2 Just finished checking out this independent film/doc called Urbanized. Its actually desent. Available on iTunes  if you so desire. ...



At Close Range

On Friday, December 9th, 2011
Sean_penn_FINKMAG So I just had a conversation with someone under 22 that had never seen “At Close Range” starring Sean Penn. Of course, I had to rectify this situation immediately. I suggested they watch that and a whole slew of other great films they may have missed out on due to generational gaping…. ...

Pariah

On Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Pariah_FINKMAG Pariah: a person without status; a rejected member of society; an outcast. A film by Dee Rees, “Pariah” takes on the black sheep topic of identity and sexuality in the African-American community with striking elegance as the trailer begins with the main character, Alike, reciting a poem filled with shocking revelation and determination as she ...


My Week With Marilyn

On Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
myweekwithmaryland Directed by Simon Curtis II, “My Week With Marilyn” tells of the chance encounter Colin Clark, an assistant for the film “The Prince and the Showgirl,” had with the mesmerizing yet troubled actress Marilyn Monroe. Michelle Williams, who portrays Ms. Monroe in all her glory, won the Best Actress Award at the Hollywood Film Festival ...

Melancholia

On Friday, September 16th, 2011
Melancholia_FINKMAG Here is a new film by the controversial director Lars von Trier called “Melancholia.” The film stars actress Kirsten Dunst and also features performances from actors Kiefer Sutherland and Alexander Skarsgard. “Melancholia” is a dramatic sci-fi flick that tells the story of how two sisters handle their strained relationship as a meteor threatens to collide ...