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Here are film beat reporters Dominic Marziali and Joy Diamond’s takes on some films they watched at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival.
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With its depictions of childhood, parenthood and marriage appearing so candid and realistic, it’s easy to forget that the scenes aren’t glimpses into real people’s lives.
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Each act varies dramatically in setting, tone and intent, and the smooth creative decisions help the story remain natural despite the jarring leaps in time and space.
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Algiers was always fun to watch in action, and its members were true performers who knew how to put on a show.
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“The Great Leap” takes place on a set that doesn’t change with only four actors moving about the space. Though it makes minimal use of props, the play never stopped being captivating and exciting.
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It didn’t have a Broadway budget or extravagant set, but 42nd Street Moon’s production of “Chess in Concert” is a reminder of the joys of live theater and why it warrants appreciation.
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There was a lot of eye darting and focus shifting throughout the evening, but both film and orchestra are delightful in their entirety; not knowing where to look was not so much a problem as it was a blessing.
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Yet, there’s no need to fret: Film beat reporters Joy Diamond and Dominic Marziali have found a few quieter releases (some streaming, some not) to put on your map.
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While Dayglow provided amazing music throughout the show, the reaction from the crowd enhanced the band’s successes and really made the night spectacular.
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While the complexity of Tame Impala’s artistry may seem difficult to perform live, its performance sounded just as good, if not better, than the recordings.
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