As part of my continuing process of brushing up on American Cultural Icons I viewed Katherina Otto-Bernstein’s 2006 documentary on ROBERT WILSON, who is arguably the pre-eminent avant-garde theater director/artist in the world. I shouldn’t have been quite so ignorant of Mr. Wilson as although he is American, most of his work has been in Europe where there is … Continue reading
Benny Cruz is quite the star footballer and thanks to his skills his team win their friendly match in the mud after school one day. His team mates however are not the only ones who are impressed, as so too is blonde haired Christopher who introduces himself and expresses his admiration. It’s obvious from the … Continue reading
Aleksandr is a young Russian illegal immigrant living in New York who is suddenly penniless and left to fend for himself when his severely depressed mother takes her own life. In desperation he turns to Emma his only friend for help and she sends him off to meet a contact of hers to see if … Continue reading
In 1967 Alex a young student from North Carolina who had just graduated in International Affairs volunteered for the American Peace Corps and was sent to Iran to teach English. Whilst there he met and fell in love with Ali a local boy a few years younger than him, and for the next ten years … Continue reading
There are actually 3 guys to be all over in this very lightweight but immensely enjoyable romantic comedy. And one girl too. The girl and one of the guys hook up and are deeply entwined after just two meetings, and about one minute later are even planning their wedding and to live happily ever after. … Continue reading