More Eve Reviews

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Nice to see some more opinions on Natalie’s writing and directing debut. A couple days ago we had one positive and one negative review from its screening at the short film festival in Toronto. Today we have 3 more.

Toronto Screen Shorts was quite enthusiastic:

I thought Bacall brought a real sense of gravitas to the proceedings, even as her character rather shallowly pursues Gazzara for his money. Thirlby was also strong as a serious young woman looking for some answers. Portman was wise to keep the story small and tightly-focussed, and her direction is anything but showy. Sufjan Stevens’ piano score added another layer of class. (8/10)

Movie Moxie was a bit mixed:

Exploring the faces we hide behind and from, tempered by nostalgia and loss we find ourselves riding alongside a third wheel in a day between grandmother and granddaughter. I enjoyed the blending and awareness the two had of each others lifestyles and habits, however the repeated attempts and deflection from a real connection kept the tone unfulfilled.

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Semi Final 2

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RIP, Cannes. Okay, so my favourite appearance is out, but I'll live. It could hardly have been much Closer (pun intended), but the majority have spoken. Next up, David vs…

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If Only She Would Work With – Part 1

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I guess that’s a bit vague of a heading. To be clear, this is about DIRECTORS.

I’ve had this idea kicking around my mostly empty brain for awhile now and I really wish I had gone ahead and done it a couple months ago, because Aronofsky and Green would have almost definitely been on the list. With her now planning to work with both of them, it would have seemed like Natalie was following my advice.

Damn my procrastination!


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Head Shot

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Just one better version of an old pic that we had from the Clinton Initiative gallery, but its a really gorgeous one.

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