Showing posts with label Alfre Woodard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alfre Woodard. Show all posts
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
"Extremities"
"Extremities" was one of those surprisingly good 'comeback' movies from
the 1980s-- think Cher, Goldie Hawn-- blowing people away with Farrah
Fawcett's acting and the intensity of the storyline.
It also is a rarer film in that most of the action is limited to one locale
and one specific time frame (also due to a recurring theme of the time;
adaptations from great plays being made into movies with less revision
than you're likely to see these days.)
A superb cast and a halting storyline that doesn't miss a beat, this movie
shows modern filmmakers how to compel an audience with direction,
dialogue, acting, and psychological intrigue. Also starring James Russo
and Alfre Woodard.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Down in the Delta
Here's an intro to the first couple of minutes to a tremendous film, "Down in
the Delta," with an unbelievably stellar cast.
I have always loved Alfre Woodard, and she shines in this movie as always.
Rounding out the blockbuster cast are Loretta Devine, Wesley Snipes, Esther
Rolle (in what was, I believe, her final role,) the scene-stealing Mary Alice
(featured in the above clip,) and many more. Truly great ensembles are my
weakness, and this film is perfectly cast.
A great story about families in conflict, personal transformation, finding your
way, and redemption. A Southern tale, a Family Tale, a Mother's Tale....and
definitely a Life Tale and a Feel-Good Tale.
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