Character-driven comedy Written and directed by Mike Leigh There's no excuse for Happy-Go-Lucky working as well as it does, and not only because the term "Mike Leigh comedy" sounds like an oxymoron. This movie has no real plot, no significant conflict, and not an overwhelming supply of laughs. What it has is a bubbly, upbeat, … Continue reading Happy-Go-Lucky
Day: October 10, 2008
What’s Screening: October 10-16
Festivals, of course. The Mill Valley Film Festival continues through the weekend, and the Oakland International Film Festival runs through the week. Plus, the CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival opens Wednesday, and the Taiwan and Arab Film Festivals open Thursday. I've placed Mill Valley screenings at the bottom of this newsletter. Sadko, Pacific Film Archive, Sunday, … Continue reading What’s Screening: October 10-16
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