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Reviews
The Cider House Rules (1999)
Wonderful to see plot again...
In an age of plotless pictures it is wonderful to know that authors can still write stories rather than just scenes or artsy dialogue. Irving creates wonderful characters with redeeming (although sometimes eccentric) qualities... characters that do give us hope and optimism. The film is well made with wonderful actors of all ages. There is slight but not overbearing sentimentality in dealing with the subjects at hand. I appreciate Irving's courage in dealing with abortion in the 1940's decade. Michael Caine is deserving of his Oscar and well cast in this film.
Existo (1999)
No twang in this Nashville film...move over Rocky Horror
Existo, written by starring character Bruce Arntson and director Coke Sams, provides a wild, witty, weird movie with ready for prime time actors. Filmed in Nashville this is the most creative movie that I have seen in a decade or more. Original score and great musical numbers...the art world battles the religious right and both come out looking fairly ridiculous but oh so funny. This political satire with farce and slapstick has some incredibly great (adult) dialogue and lyrics - which everyone needs to view and hear more than once. Some outstanding performances by mostly Nashville actors entertain us in this film.
Somebody pick up this movie! We want to see and hear this movie/music again on screen and CD!!!