The inspirational drama Bless Me, Ultima has opened in South Florida delving into spiritual healing and Chicano lore. The film has a lot of heart, excellent acting and fine direction by Carl Franklin. As a bonus, there’s some awesome cinematography showing America’s stunning southwest that adds to the realism of the storyline.
Posts Tagged ‘Drama’
Bless Me, Ultima, a Compelling Coming of Age Drama (Film Review)
February 21st, 2013 
John Delia 
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Side Effects, a Suspense Thriller (Film Review)
February 7th, 2013 John Delia Very compelling and suspenseful, the twisty little film Side Effects has the right cast, direction by Steven Soderbergh and a solid script by Scott Z. Burns. The movie works hard to keep the audience off kilter right up to an ending with a surprising payoff. Drama lovers, film buffs, and those hankering for a […]
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Stand Up Guys, Kick-it One More Time (Film Review)
January 31st, 2013 John Delia The film Stand Up Guys being released this weekend in theaters has a nice touch. It brings together three of the most revered stars in film emulating some of their past acting gigs. It’s a testimonial to their craft that puts them in front of a camera, aged and changed from their earlier Oscar […]
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A Royal Affair, Opulance in Both Story and Costume (Film Review)
January 18th, 2013 John Delia Picturesque, intriguing and romantic the odd love story of the strange King of Denmark comes to theaters this weekend. Called A Royal Affair, the opulent period piece transports the viewer back to the late 1700’s for an inside look at a time of ‘Enlightenment’ when this country was ruled by tyrants who deceived the […]
Smashed, Days of Alcoholism and Romance (Film Review)
November 26th, 2012 John Delia Nicely acted the film Smashed takes you on a journey of alcoholism and denial. The movie does a good job of opening windows into the humiliating, demeaning and dire consequences of addiction to alcohol. While not a Days of Wine and Roses, the film does make good grades as an educational tool. The movie centers […]
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Lincoln, American Politics 1865 (Film Review)
November 15th, 2012 John Delia The biopic film Lincoln provides a look at how politics changed the United States in the final months of the 16th President’s life. It’s a dark boding story that takes you into the heart of a historical political debate, a congress divided and a family being pulled apart. If you like films with educational substance, […]
The Sessions, Something Completely Different (Film Review)
November 15th, 2012 John Delia Based on a true story The Sessions will open your eyes, titillate and warm your heart. The strange account features excellent convincing acting on the part of John Hawkes and Helen Hunt earning them what I feel will be an Oscar Nomination. If you want to see something completely different, poignant and unusual presented in […]
