Month: February 2022

‘Uncharted’ is lost

Jeff Mitchell

“Uncharted” (2022) – “There are places out there you can’t find on any map.  They’re not gone.  They’re just lost.” – Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) “The weather started getting rough.  The tiny ship was tossed.  If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost.”  – “The Ballad of ‘Gilligan’s Island’” “Gillian’s Island” (1964 – 1967), an amusing, silly sitcom of seven castaways stuck on an uncharted island, was joyful candy – 22 minutes every weekday minus the ads – for this latchkey kid during the…

Movie of the Week: ‘Me and You and Everyone We Know’

Jeff Mitchell

“Me and You and Everyone We Know” (2005) – Writer/director Miranda July’s movie features a collection of characters trying to make their way through each day in modern-day Los Angeles.  As the film ends, it’s not easy to sum up the meaning of the rich connections and off-kilter story lines, but July is a master at turning ordinary events into fascinating ones. The two main souls plodding through life on their daily journeys are Christine (July) and Richard (John Hawkes). They aren’t a couple, although Christine hopes they will someday…

Another 10 Great Bad-Relationship Movies

Jeff Mitchell

Due to popular demand – and to help “celebrate” Valentine’s Day – Art House Film Wire is back with another 10 GREAT bad-relationship movies.  We love these 10 fantastic flicks but don’t adore their on-screen couple’s behavior.  Ten life lessons, perhaps, or for the singles out there, 10 reasons stay solo for a while. (and here’s our first article: 10 Great Bad-Relationship Movies!) 10. “Tootsie” (1982) – Michael Dorsey is a New York City actor who can’t find work, but he dresses up as a woman named Dorothy Michaels, and…