Growing up on Maui, there was no escaping the rhythmic pull and verbal richness of the music of Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. The latter is my favorite reggae artist, but that’s like saying The Beatles are better than The Rolling Stones, isn’t it? There is a distinction, however, that gives Cliff the edge over Marley, and that’s The Harder They Come. If you only know the music, … [Read more...] about Barry’s Streaming Cinema: A five-star review and more
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Barry’s Streaming Cinema: An escapist fantasy, sleeper comedy, and essential documentary
On the surface, Jamin Winan’s Ink is about a father (played by an intense Christopher Soren Kelly) who is too consumed by his work to pay attention to his daughter. On a different level of reality, it’s also about invisible warriors, called Storytellers, who visit us at night and bring us our dreams. There’s also a different group of nightly dream warriors, the Incubi, whose … [Read more...] about Barry’s Streaming Cinema: An escapist fantasy, sleeper comedy, and essential documentary
Barry’s Streaming Cinema: ‘The Straight Story,’ a comedy, and something for the keiki
At the age of 73 years old, Alvin Straight (played by Richard Farnsworth) doesn’t have a driver’s license, is stubborn, living in Iowa, and has had another trip to the doctor’s office for falling down. All he has is his daughter (played by Sissy Spacek) and a lifetime of memories and regrets. When he learns that his estranged brother in Wisconsin has suffered a stroke, Alvin … [Read more...] about Barry’s Streaming Cinema: ‘The Straight Story,’ a comedy, and something for the keiki