4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 14, 2021
One of my favorite bands penned a song called “Happy is a Yuppie Word.” I never spent much time dwelling on the meaning of the statement, but as I grow older, it somehow takes on more pertinent meaning. If I remember correctly, Bob Dylan gave an interview with Rolling Stone magazine whe read more
SOMETHING WILD (1961) Directed and co written by Jack Garfein is said to be ‘a lost indie film classic”. This picture lives up to that suggestion and more even if it is rarely seen today. A jarring piece of film making complete with strong performances by Carol read more
Something Wild
Directed by Jack Garfein
Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel from a novel by Karmel
1961/USA
Prometheus Enterprises Inc.
First viewing/Netflix rental I would have enjoyed this indie story of a rape victim’s struggles even more if not for the last five minutes. Mary Ann Ro read more
Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife, two kids, and doggone it, he’s just a swell read more
Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife, two kids, and doggone it, he’s just a swell read more
Feb 12 Posted by aaronwest “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.” What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife, two kids, and doggone it, he’s just a swell read more
