Sundance – Meek’s Cutoff

I’m not exaggerating to say that Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff was one the films I anticipated most at this year’s Sundance. Believe it or not, I didn’t even know who made up the majority of the principle cast, which I now know includes Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton. No, what made me anticipate this movie so excitedly was the re-paring of Reichardt and Michelle Williams. After the devastating... Read More

Wendy and Lucy

In these tumultuous financial and political times, little indie gems like Kelly Reichardt’s Wendy and Lucy strike a chord that everyone can relate to, in a very real, and very terrifying way.  Its minimalism paves the way for some truly genuine and touching moments that are many times glossed over in bigger films.  This sad ode to poverty, and to an America where even the most deserving sometimes can’t find a place for themselves offers... Read More