2014 was certainly a banner year for film. Unlikely properties pulled in record numbers at the box office while Hollywood again learned the hard way that rehashes of established brands, and unnecessary sequels, are not what people want. To be honest, the movies that failed to pull in favorable ticket sales have only themselves to blame. Many were derivative, or poorly written and executed, but one thing was for sure – originality reigned supreme in 2014. One-of-a-kind films, like Boyhood, Birdman, Interstellar, even Nightcrawler and Locke, stuck with movie goers and kept discussions and buzz going weeks, even months later. Risk was definitely rewarded but also, more importantly, these were…
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G-S-T Review…The Imitation Game
When it comes to year-end Oscar bait, err, high quality entertainment, you can hardly do better than a film from The Weinstein Company. Granted that’s a playful way of saying they sweep up award season nods this time of year, but The Imitation Game, is a solid and alluring story, and as fine a picture as you’d expect to see. However, its theatrical release has been, like Kobe beef, bred for just one purpose. Consumption by a very select audience – in this case, academy voters. Now there is nothing at all wrong with the picture. In fact, it would be harder to knock it than to find unique ways of…
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G-S-T Review…Unbroken
Angelina Jolie is no stranger to films depicting harsh realities, dour drama, and world issues. She also likes to throw a huge slice of bittersweet human interest pie into the mix. But more importantly, she tries to offer examples of perseverance and fortitude in the very darkest of situations. With Unbroken, like her last film which found sparks of humanity burning against the cruelty of war, the director wants us to feel something. It’s not pleasant, but pain is definitely something we feel. Jolie holds very little back as a story like this doesn’t quite have the impact if you, picking up on a key scene in the film, pull your…
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Christmas Pops with The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Couldn’t Be Jollier
Life is all about experiences, and there are very few things that can rival the thrill of live music. For 25 years, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has been putting on incredible shows and performances. This time of year, their Christmas Pops series can put even the most grumpy cat in the mood for jingle jangle holiday festivities. The world-renowned Meyerson Symphony Center, replete with its one-of-a-kind of acoustics, and incredible light display, offer patrons a visual journey as fascinating and vibrant as the auditory one. The playlist for this event (click here to view the full set list) has a plethora of old time Christmas favorites, and a good number of modern musical…
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Interview…Screenwriter Jason Hall on Capturing the Honor and Integrity of Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’
Following the premiere of American Sniper (Clint Eastwood’s biographical film about Chris Kyle from the novel of the same name) last Monday, we spoke with screenwriter Jason Hall about his efforts bringing this story to the big screen. However because of Klyle’s untimely death during the writing process, that tragic event turned the production into an entirely different film. There’s always the intention to do right by any subject in a film like this, and Jason views the entire process not only as an obligation, but a privilege. Having met Chris before he ever wrote American Sniper, Jason got a first hand account of Chris’ life from Chris himself as well as…
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Sweet Trailer…Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Cinderalla’
Whether the story is Shakespearean, a comic book adaptation or any number of taut thrillers, Kenneth Branagh‘s gift for weaving complex and compelling films knows no bounds. However, his next effort however finds him, somewhat, getting back to his roots. The live-action adaptation inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation. Branagh is a fine director, but he really shines when a project affords him the opportunity to do something with some real theatricality to it. Have a look at the latest trailer below… The story of “Cinderella”…
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G-S-T Review…Exodus: Gods and Kings
If you’re heading to see Exodus: Gods and Kings, you’d do well to remember one thing. Just because this is from the man behind Gladiator, does not mean this is going to be like Gladiator. That’s a misconception. After all, this is one of the most famous stories from the Bible, so you have to know what you’re getting into. It’s not a sword and sandal pic. In fact, it’s mostly just sandals with the distinction that it’s Ridley Scott behind the camera of this religious epic. This review is not an argument for or against the film. There really is nothing wrong with Scott’s picture except for the expectations the…
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EVENT CANCELLED – Advance Screening Passes to ‘THE INTERVIEW’ in AUSTIN, TX
Attention: THE THEATER HAS CANCELLED TONIGHTS AUSTIN SCREENING AT GALAXY HIGHLAND. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk is partnering with Columbia Pictures to give film fans FREE passes to a special “Advance Screening” of THE INTERVIEW starring James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Randall Park. This screening will take place in AUSTIN, TX on Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 PM So how do you claim/win them?? Simple. Click the poster above and claim your ticket directly from the Sony Screenings website!! These passes are first-come, first-served so be one of the first people to register for your ticket and you may get to see THE INTERVIEW before it opens on December 25th. Finally, as always, the ticket is not an assigned seat, just admittance to the theater.…
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EVENT CANCELLED – Advance Screening Passes to ‘THE INTERVIEW’ in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Attention: THE THEATER HAS CANCELLED TONIGHT’S OKLAHOMA CITY SCREENING. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk is partnering with Columbia Pictures to give film fans FREE passes to a special “Advance Screening” of THE INTERVIEW starring James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Randall Park. This screening will take place in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK on Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 PM So how do you claim/win them?? Simple. Click the poster above and claim your ticket directly from the Sony Screenings website!! These passes are first-come, first-served so be one of the first people to register for your ticket and you may get to see THE INTERVIEW before it opens on December 25th. Finally, as always, the ticket is not an assigned seat, just admittance to the theater. Be…
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EVENT CANCELLED – Advance Screening Passes to ‘THE INTERVIEW’ in ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Attention: THE THEATER HAS CANCELLED TONIGHT’S ALBUQUERQUE SCREENING. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk is partnering with Columbia Pictures to give film fans FREE passes to a special “Advance Screening” of THE INTERVIEW starring James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Randall Park. This screening will take place in ALBUQUERQUE, NM on Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 PM So how do you claim/win them?? Simple. Click the poster above and claim your ticket directly from the Sony Screenings website!! These passes are first-come, first-served so be one of the first people to register for your ticket and you may get to see THE INTERVIEW before it opens on December 25th. Finally, as always, the ticket is not an assigned seat, just admittance to the theater. Be sure to arrive at…
