At Any Price

At Any Price Review

Posted on August 27, 2013 By John Gilpatrick 2013, Movie Reviews

RATING: (2.5 STARS) For fans of Ramin Bahrani movies, At Any Price is source of both jubilation and frustration. Finally, after toiling in relative obscurity and making small, character-driven films with mostly unknown actors, this talented, young filmmaker gets a chance to stretch his legs. How odd it is, then, that he fumbles the ball. […]

2013 Tribeca Film Festival Preview

Posted on April 12, 2013 By John Gilpatrick Film Festivals

I’m counting down the days until I crash New York for what’s become an annual tradition for me—the Tribeca Film Festival. In its 12th year, the festival has never been stronger. A Tribeca narrative film was nominated for an Oscar for the first time earlier this year (War Witch), and this year’s lineup has attracted […]

2012 TIFF Titles to Watch: #40-#31

Posted on August 12, 2012 By John Gilpatrick Film Festivals

Previewing TIFF continues today with one major Oscar contender, a master director working with a bizarre cast, and a number of films with little pedigree but really intriguing story descriptions. 40.) Caught in the Web Program: Special Presentation Distributor: N/A Directed by: Chen Kaige Starring: Mark Chao, Gao Yuanyuan, Chen Hong Synopsis: A young woman’s […]