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Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

THE [FRENCH] CONNECTION

May 22, 2022May 21, 2022 Michael J. Casey

One of the more fascinating aspects of the movies is their ability to reach across time and space and continue cinematic conversations that started long ago. Take 1971’s The French Connection. Directed by one of the decade’s hottest directors, William Friedkin, The French … Continue reading THE [FRENCH] CONNECTION

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

MARTY

May 15, 2022January 7, 2022 Michael J. Casey

The inaugural recipient of the Cannes Palme d’Or, Delbert Mann’s Marty, was the only film to win both the Palme d’Or and the Oscar for Best Picture. That was until Parasite came along in 2019. There are a few thematic similarities between … Continue reading MARTY

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

THE IRON GIANT

May 8, 2022May 7, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Before the 1990s, animated family films were in the gutter. Deemed too expensive, too labor-intensive, their demise was certain. But then came The Little Mermaid, and a decade-long renaissance of hand-drawn and computer-generated animation followed. It culminated with 1999’s, The Iron Giant, … Continue reading THE IRON GIANT

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

DEAR MR. BRODY

May 1, 2022April 30, 2022 Michael J. Casey

The less you know about Dear Mr. Brody, the better, but here are the basics: In October 1969, Michael James Brody Jr. turned 21 and inherited his fortune as the oleomargarine heir—an unlimited sum, Brody told reporters. Three months later, … Continue reading DEAR MR. BRODY

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CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

April 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Located in Berkeley, California, Herb Permillion III took over typewriter retail and repair shop California Typewriter more than 30 years ago. The following year, Apple released the personal computer. But Permillion wasn’t deterred. He and longtime repairman Ken Alexander believe … Continue reading CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

THE VESSEL

April 17, 2022March 21, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Shot on location in Puerto Rico, The Vessel is set in a town so ensconced in the aftermath of a tragedy the women wear only black. Ten years ago, a tidal wave struck the seaside village’s elementary school, killing all the children … Continue reading THE VESSEL

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

MIDNIGHT FAMILY

April 10, 2022March 5, 2022 Michael J. Casey

Mexico City is home to 9 million souls, but the government operates fewer than 45 ambulances to aid them in times of need. To fill the gap, an entire underground industry of for-profit ambulances has cropped up. None are regulated, … Continue reading MIDNIGHT FAMILY

Boulder Weekly, Reviews, Sunday Streams

SUNSHINE SUPERMAN

April 3, 2022January 15, 2022 Michael J. Casey

At the turn of the 20th century, vast majorities of the planet remained undiscovered for those restless ones who couldn’t possibly imagine a life spent behind a desk or in a factory. If they had the notion and sufficient funding, … Continue reading SUNSHINE SUPERMAN

Boulder Weekly, Sunday Streams

THE RHYTHM SECTION

March 27, 2022March 5, 2022 Michael J. Casey

As the Confucian proverb goes: “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Unfortunately for Stephanie Patrick (Blake Lively), she’s going to need more than two to get through this. Three years ago, her family was killed … Continue reading THE RHYTHM SECTION

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