Black Bear

December 04, 2020 by Rosalie Leonard in reviews, Audrey Callerstrom

Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine
Starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, and Sarah Gadon
Running time: 1 hour and 44 minutes
MPAA rating: R for language, nudity, sexual situations

by Audrey Callerstrom

Black Bear, the meta-indie from Lawrence Michael Levine (Always Shine, Wild Canaries) opens with Allison (Aubrey Plaza), sitting on a dock in a red swimsuit, looking over a foggy lake. It’s a beautiful sight, but Plaza looks irritated, if not a little vacant. She stands, putting her body weight into her hands first, and then slips her towel around her waist in one graceful move. Then she walks up to the cabin.

Philly Film Festival Preview 2020

October 19, 2020 by Rosalie Leonard in film fest, philly film fest, rosalie kicks, jaime davis

by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Jaime Davis, Fixer

The 29th annual Philadelphia Film Festival is just around the corner and with ninety films being showcased from October 23 until November 2, making selections could be cause for anxiety. This year’s fest showcases many award winning and buzz worthy flicks, from earlier festivals and includes some MJ Crew faves such as: Jumbo, Lapsis, The Boy Behind the Door and the action comedy romp, Action USA.