Into The Forest

Into The Forest
~ CVAG Fall Film Series

Loved this movie!
The premise is a huge power outage in the NorthWest causes a family to struggle through; no electricity and then no gas, no food.

Powerful camera shots, wonderful acting, beautiful scenery lends itself to a spell binding afternoon here.

Definitely one of the best films I've seen in a long time.


Into The Forest Actors discussion here


Into The Forest book review here

Genius

Genius
~ CVAG Film series Fall 2016


starring Jude Law (as Thomas Wolfe), Colin Firth (as Max Perkins), Nicole Kidman and the authors, F Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, played by Guy Pearce and Dominic West 

This was beautiful, wonderfully acted by all, especially Jude Law as the weirdly, over energized Tom Wolfe.

Explores the hows and whys of getting his books edited from the 1000 page length to a more reasonable publishable size.

It was Max Perkins who had the stamina and patience to do so, all the while, seeing the intoxication of Tom, infiltrate his own life as it had the life of Tom's mistress Aline Bernstein, played by Nicole Kidman.

Love and Friendship
~ CVAG Film Series Fall 2016
first in a series of 5 films this season, presents an adaptation of a Jane Austen novel.

very well received by the audience, I enjoyed the characters, especially the main female character, the scheming Lady Susan.
Lots of laughs!


Guardian review

Lady in the Van
~ Maggie Smith
the final movie of this seasons CVAG list, this was highly anticipated as it's trailer is very humourous.
On the contrary, the movie as a whole was rather a sad affair, I couldn't help but pity the people in it, how this woman was using some, even abusing them, to satisfy her own self.
Starting with a tragedy, she tries to hide this, whilst a knowing police officer trails her and even blackmails her with the truth.
Very well acted mind you, and the scenes of London area are lovely.

45 Years
  with Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling
This was poignant, very good about a relationship of 45 years, about to celebrate with an anniversary party, when secrets from before the marriage are revealed.
They change the relationship, but for the worse? or for better?
Wonderful acting by the two stars, lovely visuals of the English countryside

Al Purdy Was Here ...

January 24, 2016
CVAG

This was what I like, seeing a movie that tweaked my interest, made me look up more about the subject, and was a positive surprise.
I had heard the name from when I lived in Toronto during the 60s, early 70s and had seen from the listing that a number of 'famous' types were in it.
So, got a good seat this week, and thoroughly enjoyed the night.

A troubled man, who was abusive to his family, ignored his children, plainly selfish in that respect., yet was a very talented, inspired writer.
I got a kick  out of this verse..

At the Quinte Hotel  I'm a sensitive man

REMEMBER

starring Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau.


January 10, 2016, Rialto Theatre Courtenay, BC
as part of the CVAG Film Series


Enjoyed this a great deal, despite sitting in the 2nd row by the wall!
These showings are always well attended, so get there early next time Mr Evans.
A thriller which really took a turn in the last 5 minutes so don't leave early.