Tag: Joan Ellis
‘Learning to Drive’ (Rated R)
“Learning to Drive” is an unusual combination of good actors and an odd story that is rooted in metaphor. That said, here is the...
The Two River Times Celebrates Its 25th!
Two River Times 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coverage
By John Burton
RED BANK – For the last quarter century, The Two River Times has been a reliable...
Scene on Film: The Second Best Marigold Hotel
Hotel manager Sonny (Dev Patel) has a full plate. He is juggling plans for his upcoming wedding to Sunaina (Tina Desai) with plans for expanding...
Scene On Film: 'The Wolf Of Wall Street'
By Joan Ellis
From first scene to last, “The Wolf of Wall Street” is a movie about dishonesty, irresponsibility, cruelty, betrayal, misogyny, narcissism and greed.
It...
Scene On Film: 'Out Of The Furnace'
By Joan Ellis
“Out of the Furnace” opens with a brutal attack and submerges audiences in violence for nearly two hours.
Why go? Because it is...
Scene On Film: 'Nebraska'
By Joan Ellis
From start to finish, “Nebraska” is in the hands of very clever filmmakers.
That credit goes to director Alexander Payne and writer Bob...
Scene On Film: 'Philomena'
By Joan Ellis
Don’t let anyone tell you Philomena is a warm and fuzzy movie.
It is profoundly moving with a deep reserve, intensely provocative with...
Scene On Film: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
By Joan Ellis
If you loved last year’s “The Hunger Games,” you run a slight risk of disappointment with the newly released “Catching Fire.” Or...
Scene On Film: 'About Time'
By Joan Ellis
“About Time” is a great mood movie.
We’re all familiar with the feeling of being too life-weary for a serious drama, too weak...
Scene On Film: 'Enough Said' and 'Bad Grandpa'
By Joan Ellis
“Enough Said” is a love story laced with gentle humor.
It might well have been ordinary in other hands, but James Gandolfini and...