“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…
Author: Jeff Mitchell
Another 10 Great Bad-Relationship Movies
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…
‘Breaking Bread’: Leave your politics at home but bring your appetite to this warm, sincere documentary
“I don’t believe there is any room for politics in the kitchen.” – Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel practices what she preaches. In 2014, she – of Palestinian descent – became the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef. Soon after, the good doctor founded the A-Sham Arabic Food Festival, an annual event in Haifa, Israel. This isn’t an ordinary celebration because Jewish and Arab chefs must work together in individual restaurants and kitchenettes to prepare meals for the flocks of festival attendees. How about that? Director Beth Elise…
