The 24th edition of the Santa Barbara Film Festival will kick off Jan. 22 at the Arlington Theatre with Rod Lurie's political thriller "Nothing but the Truth," starring Kate Beckinsale.
The Feb. 1 closing-night film is the world premiere of Jeff Balsmeyer's "Lightbulb," starring Dallas Roberts and Jeremy Renner.
The fest's lineup, announced Wednesday, encompasses more than 200 films from 41 countries, including 21 world premieres and 29 U.S. premieres.
David Fincher has been named guest director. On Jan. 30, the festival will present "A Celebration of David Fincher," at which the director of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" will be joined by a number of his friends.
Santa Barbara also will feature an array of tributes to many of this season's awards hopefuls, including Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Kristin Scott Thomas, Clint Eastwood and Mickey Rourke. Its Virtuosos 2009 Award will shine a spotlight on Viola Davis, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins,...
The Feb. 1 closing-night film is the world premiere of Jeff Balsmeyer's "Lightbulb," starring Dallas Roberts and Jeremy Renner.
The fest's lineup, announced Wednesday, encompasses more than 200 films from 41 countries, including 21 world premieres and 29 U.S. premieres.
David Fincher has been named guest director. On Jan. 30, the festival will present "A Celebration of David Fincher," at which the director of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" will be joined by a number of his friends.
Santa Barbara also will feature an array of tributes to many of this season's awards hopefuls, including Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Kristin Scott Thomas, Clint Eastwood and Mickey Rourke. Its Virtuosos 2009 Award will shine a spotlight on Viola Davis, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins,...
- 1/7/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Year: 2008
Release date: Unknown
Director: Joe Lia
Writers: Joe Lia
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: quietearth
Rating: 4 out of 10
Joe Lia's Sweet Thing shines with that ideal of independent film I love so much, the personal photography and fresh talent, and while it is youthful and energetic it ultimately falls flat due to a terse and undeveloped script. That's not to say the direction wasn't good, but nothing will kill a film quicker then a lack of story. However, I did enjoy portions of it, the playful nature of early youth, the pursuit of love, and some of the great shots in the film like our two main characters running around an artistic concrete labyrinth, so I can say I think director Joe Lia has some talent, but might do better to work with someone else's material.
The story revolves around two girls, Jody who is an aimless...
Release date: Unknown
Director: Joe Lia
Writers: Joe Lia
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: quietearth
Rating: 4 out of 10
Joe Lia's Sweet Thing shines with that ideal of independent film I love so much, the personal photography and fresh talent, and while it is youthful and energetic it ultimately falls flat due to a terse and undeveloped script. That's not to say the direction wasn't good, but nothing will kill a film quicker then a lack of story. However, I did enjoy portions of it, the playful nature of early youth, the pursuit of love, and some of the great shots in the film like our two main characters running around an artistic concrete labyrinth, so I can say I think director Joe Lia has some talent, but might do better to work with someone else's material.
The story revolves around two girls, Jody who is an aimless...
- 8/13/2008
- QuietEarth.us
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