Friday, October 30, 2020

Man in the jar

An emotionally charged story of a construction worker turned a basketball couch. His former life was ridden with booze and death and misery, so leading a Catholic high school team could be a welcome change. There's lots of sadness, with little glimpses of hope, and the film deals with the emotions comfortably enough. Ben Affleck in one of his better roles.

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Big fish live in quiet waters

Hong Sang-soo 's unhurried shooting style is gently pleasing to the eyes.  This film is based heavily on dialogue, laconic humor and a v...