Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac (February Edition)

 

The Vern retruns to give you his quick thoughts on these recent flicks

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Mr. Nobody Against Putin

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Oscar Nominated Documentary: Mr Nobody Against Putin (Written Review)

 

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Directed by Pavel Talankin and David Borenstien

***** out of 5 *'s

This documentary is about a very brave person who fought back against Putin and his propaganda machine. Teachers and other admistration are forced  to teach their students all sorts of lies so that they can indocternate young children to be suppourtive of his attack on Ukraine.   Pavel a Russian teacher and videographer  teams up with David, a Brittish documentary filmmaker to expose how young children and the rest of Russia  are being brainwashed in this very compelling film.

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (MSPIFF 44)

 The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival  is a yearly event featuring many great features from around the world.  Learn more about MSP Films and how to submit your feature for next year https://mspfilm.org/

Marlee Matlin:  Not Alone Anymore (MSPIFF 44)

Cast: Marlee Matlin, Henry Winkler

Director: Shoshannah Stern

 ****  out of Five *'s

Marlee Matlin won an Oscar for her work in Children of a Lesser God in 1986.  At the time she was the only deaf person to receive an award for acting(until Troy Kostur won for his work in Coda in 2021)  After her Oscar win, Marlee became the poster person for a lot of deaf people around the world.  Being tasked with this responsiblity at such a young age has giving this woman success but also a lot of stress as well.

 

MSPIFF 2024: Stripped for Parts:American Jounalism on the Brink (Movie Review)

The Minneapolis Flim Society along with The Main Cinema presents  The Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival 2024.   A yearly celebration of all the wonderful movies from around the world.  From April 11 through April 25 2024, I will be reviwing a different movie from the many   featured during this event.

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https://mspfilm.org  to learn more

Stripped for Parts:American Jounalism on the Brink

Director: Rick Goldsmith

This documentary from Rick Goldsmith is about how owners of hedge fund corporations like Alden Global Capital are buying out news outlets and screwing over many professional journalists out of a job.   Featuring interviews with many real life reporters who have broken some really iconic stories from the past.  This was a very insightful documentary that I wish had a little bit more of a fight in it is all.

Valerie: Written Review

 

Valerie.

Director: Stacey Souther

Featuring interviews with Jeff Bridges, Richard Donner, Loni Anderson, Howard Hessman and more

 **** out of five

Last Radio Call. Written Review

Last Radio Call. Review

 

Cast: Sarah Froelich, Jason Scarborough

Writer and Director: Issac Rodriguez

 

A woman hires a documentary crew to help investigate the mystery of her husband who disappeared while on duty.