In tomorrow's PB I review the controversial documentary "Bully" and share a round-up of related area events. What are your thoughts on the film and/or bullying experiences?
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
Current Affairs
05/16/2012
05/11/2012
05/08/2012
Top o' the world, ma!
In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday I am asking Rochester moviegoers: what's your mom's favorite film? I'll list a few along side of Thursday's review of "The Avengers."
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
02/21/2012
Join the Med City Movie Guy on the Red Carpet Sunday
OK, it’s not exactly a red carpet. It’s kind of mauve with a big brown planter hiding the stain from a dropped grilled cheese sandwich a few years ago. That’s right, I’ll be blogging live from my living room throughout the Academy Awards. Join me for some catty remarks about what the stars are wearing (e.g., “can you believe the socks “Descendants” gaffer Josh Swisek is wearing?”) and for commentary on the awards themselves. It’s interactive, too, so you’ll have a chance to out-quip Billy Crystal (which I am guessing won’t be too difficult). More details here: http://ww2.postbulletin.com/blogs/live
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
09/09/2011
Pugilists or a bio-thriller and a Q&A?
Two films worth consideration this weekend: Matt Damon’s “Contagion” (one town showing is followed by a Q&A with a Mayo infectious disease expert) and Nick Nolte’s “Warrior.” Where will you be?
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
04/16/2011
“Atlas Shrugged”
A film version of the conservative anthem "Atlas Shrugged" opens this weekend. Rochester, tell me what you think of this 1000+ page book making its way to the silver screen? What could have been done to make it appeal to a broader audience -- the Left as well as the Right? Sean Penn as Dagny Taggart? 3D?
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
04/04/2011
Film festival coming up
Dates for the annual Rochester International Film Festival have been announced, a sure sign that spring is really on the way. The festival will be held April 29 through May 5 at Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 cinema. Approximately 12 international films will be shown — no titles available yet. Based on past festivals, though, this is an event not to be missed. The films come from all corners of the globe, many done by award-winning directors and actors. Keep your eyes open for future announcements.
02/25/2011
Mr. Smith Goes to Madison?
If Jimmy Stewart were alive, there might have been a sequel to "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," the iconic Frank Capra film that introduced Americans to the filibuster. Movie politicians have unique resolve and the skill to deliver apolitical arguments that are compelling, compassionate and have the power to actually change stubborn minds. Those are unrealistic depictions, too bad, but they’re nonetheless fun and inspiring to watch.
Readers, tell me: who is your favorite film politician and why? If we can keep it fun and nonpartisan, I may use your endorsement in Thursday's movie column. Here're a few to get you thinking...
- G. D. Spradlin's Senator Pat Geary ("The Godfather Part II")
- Warren Beatty's Senator Jay Bullington Bulworth ("Bulworth")
- Robert Redford's Bill McKay ("The Candidate")
- John Travolta's Governor Jack Stanton ("Primary Colors")
- Natalie Portman's Naboo Senator Padmé Amidala ("Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith")
- Kevin Kline's presidential impersonator ("Dave")
- Jack Nicholson's President James Dale ("Mars Attacks")
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
01/20/2011
And the winner is ... the viewer?
Rochester: do you watch awards shows like the Golden Globes or the Academy Awards? If so, why? If not, why not? Let me know what you think and read more in Thursday's Post-Bulletin.
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
12/26/2010
Rochester: What's your idea of a great New Year's Eve film?
For all but a few diehard partiers, New Year's Eve has become a "stay-in night." Tell me, what's your idea of a great New Year's Eve film?
-- Chris Miksanek
-- The Med City Movie Guy
