How many times have we wished we could replay a moment in our life to do over? Would it be for ourselves, or the benefit of someone else? What if it was as easy as pressing Play? In Greg Björkman‘s new film – his directorial debut – we get to find out how that might work. The film is propelled by some wonderful, impressive and effective acting from Clara Rugaard (I Am Mother) and Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick) and their chemistry really sells the story. We sat with Greg to talk about mix tapes, taking chances as a director, and trusting actors to deliver what they think is right…
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G-S-T Review…LUV
Sheldon Candis’ greatest coup in directing LUV, his debut feature, could well be securing rapper-turned-all-around-entertainer Common as his leading man. Common only started making moves in the acting world in the early 2000s before landing roles in Smokin’ Aces and American Gangster in 2007, but he’s been writing rhymes about manhood and the value of family since 1992; combining that background with his natural, easy charisma, he feels like a natural fit for a story about a young boy learning life lessons from his uncle over the course of a single day in inner city Baltimore. When Common speaks, he speaks with authority. Were we in Michael Rainey Jr.’s place,…