Beeswax
     According to the press release, the new film from writer/directorAndrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha, Mutual Appreciation), is suppose to bethe one of the brightest stars in the indie film movement. If this isso, the indie scene needs to find another star that actually makesinteresting and entertaining films because the new film Beeswax byBujalski is neither.     Beeswaxrevolves around the personal and professional entanglements of twinsisters Jeannie and Lauren- played by newcomers Tilly and MaggieHatcher- living in Austin, Texas. Jeannie co-owns a vintage clothingstore with Amanda (Anne Dodge), a reluctant partner and friend, whothe wheelchair bound sister fear is trying to end their partnership.Jeannie’s sister Lauren, who leads a less tethered life, isconsidering leaving her sister for a teaching position outside of thecountry. When Jeannie receives... READ MORE >>>

Downloading Nancy


Downloading Nancy is the feature directing debut of Swedish director Johan Renck who also directed an episode of AMC's Breaking Bad.  Since B.B. is one of my current favorites on television, I really had high hopes for this film.      This dark and tragic film follows a desperate and alone woman (Maria Bello) who meets a man over the internet (jason Patric) to not only kill her, but kill her in such a sadistic way that she will get off on it.  But as the two spend time together, the man slowly discovers that Nancy is his soul mate.  At the heart of the film, a dark love story emerges. Nancy's husband (Rufus Sewell) is clueless to her self-inflicted pain habits and he becomes suspicious after she... READ MORE >>>