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“Samba” reflects the goodwill of French films style
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From Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, the acclaimed writing and directing duo of The Intouchables, are back with “Samba.” For ten years, Senegalese immigrant Samba (Sy) has stayed under the government radar, taking menial kitchen jobs in the hope of becoming a professional chef. Suddenly, as his longtime ambitions for a better life seem just within reach, immigration authorities hit Samba with an order to leave France immediately. Stubbornly holding onto his dream, Samba pins his hopes for a reprieve on a local immigration advocacy center and Alice (Gainsbourg), an emotionally vulnerable volunteer with little experience but plenty of heart. He finds a second home at the center with Alice and her colleagues, including brusque law student Manu (Izïa Higelin), do-gooder Marcelle (Hélène Vincent) and naïve Maggy (Jacqueline Jehanneuf), as they search for a way for him to stay in France.
During 1 hr. 58 min Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano reflect a new comic drama style. Both are versatile and irresistible. This film is, in the context of French society, quite embarrassing. The French are often loved for being articulate and sophisticated. But this film reveals that there is still profound resistance to engage with the issues of representation of French society because of resistances to debate about immigration, multiculturalism, and race. Anxiety, confusion, and discomfort are elements seen in this film in which ending will surprise you.
Love not always is so aboveboard as in Paper Towns
By Alfonso De Elias
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Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green (“The Fault in Our Stars”) and director Jake Schreier, Paper Towns is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears–leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. Here is when true love will be as profound as friendship.
Although this great film involves a particular social group of high school friends and this exploration of the kind of relationship that can’t help but teach us a little bit about ourselves and how some young lovers react after loving an idea of a person. With a great cast Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Halston Sage, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith, Jaz Sinclair, thus film has awesome things should happen and adventures should be started.
Irrational Man would be your best experience in life
By GTVW Staff
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Woody Allen’s Irrational Man is about a tormented philosophy professor who finds a will to live when he commits an existential act and emotionally unable to find any meaning or joy in life. Abe feels that everything he’s tried to do, from political activism to teaching, hasn’t made any difference.
Soon after arriving to teach at a small town college, Abe gets involved with two women: Rita Richards (Parker Posey), a lonely professor who wants him to rescue her from her unhappy marriage; and Jill Pollard (Emma Stone), his best student, who becomes his closest friend. Definitely one of the better casts Allen has had in this film so during 1 hour and 34 minutes you will be involve in many decisions and actions alter the main character of Abe through an existential act gives rise to a murder plot that ends with his unintended collateral victims. In all probability is a film that connects with a broad audience.
The tears of the world are a constant quantity in “Boulevard”
By GTVW staff
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People are really looking forward to this film. Robin Williams has always been an excellent dramatic actor and this film makes his last role one of the best. The routine of everyday life quietly peels away to reveal the struggle of a loving husband in conflict with his inner-self in Boulevard. While Nolan Mack (Robin Williams) and his wife Joy (Kathy Baker) wake up under the same roof each morning, separate bedrooms underscore the disparate worlds they are living in. His emotional journey begins to unfold with a drive down a desolate city street where he encounters a troubled young man named Leo (Roberto Aguire). As lost time slowly awakens Nolan’s secret life, he realizes that truth is an opportunity for change.
Directed by Dito Montiel and written by Douglas Soesbe, this film makes Robin’s role one of his best and serious roles with a bitter sadness and has the ability to feel and portray emotion with such genius, both through laughter and pathos, was his curse as well as our gift as audience adorers.
A film full of contrast and passion in “Jimmy’s Hall”
By GTVW Staff
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From Director Ken Loach and a well structured cast Barry Ward, Francis Magee, Aileen Henry, Simone Kirby, Stella McGirl, Sorcha Fox, Martin Lucey, Mikel Murfi, Shane O’Brien, as spectator you will enjoy for 106 minutes the great story of Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in an Ireland on the brink of Civil War In 1921. The Pearse-Connolly Hall was a place where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream… but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its socialist and free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close.
A decade later, at the height of the Depression, Jimmy returns to Co. Leitrim from the US to look after his mother and vows to live the quiet life. The hall stands abandoned and empty, and despite the pleas of the local youngsters, remains shut. However as Jimmy reintegrates into the community and sees the poverty, and growing cultural oppression.
Definitely is a smart and familiar film, full of turbulent times for each character and celebrates the spirit of these free-thinkers. The best key element is the Jazz Music with certain predictable anti-clerical anti-Irish stereotype. Even Ken Loach tends to be unsubtle when he is making some political points; however, this film earns points in many facts such as all violent protests that the main character has to face from the church for running a dance hall where his freedom has been compromised.
The light side of mental illness in “Infinitely Polar Bear”
By GTVW Staff
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Maya Forbes’ directing debuts with Infinitely Polar Bear, starring Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, Ashley Aufderheide, Beth Dixon. During 88 minutes you will enjoy many emotional and comical bitterness scenes. Definitely, it is a film about the effects of mental illness on a family and about love and the hard choices people have to make every day. It is a funny and heartrending portrait of the many unexpected ways in which parents and children save each other.
Despite Cam’s (Mark Ruffalo) is a manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters with a touch of rebellion.
As Sony Picture Classic’s film, Maya Forbes is a filmmaker to watch in order to be entertained by some good ideas, plot, cast and performances.
The top 10 can’t miss live shows at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer
By Jenny Alvarez
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Farm fresh summertime fun at Knott’s Berry Farm will enhance all of the wholesome charm and excitement guests enjoy year-round at the iconic theme park. During June 13 through September 7, Knott’s summer, guests will also be able to experience the incredible new ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef and the best top 10 can’t miss live shows at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer:
1. (NEW) Blockbuster Beagle!…on ice – Charles M. Schulz Theatre: Snoopy and his Peanuts buddies “go Hollywood” bringing Walk of Fame glamour, dazzling movie lot escapades and California excitement to a brand new ice show adventure. Join Snoopy and our world-class ice skating stars for this amazing new production! June 13 – August 23; no shows on Wednesdays.
2. (NEW) Vertical Impact – Calico Square Stage: The show presents the ultimate blend of extreme stunts with high flying acrobats performing a one of a kind performance perfect for the entire family! This high energy show is set to the most popular songs of today, combining everything from trampoline stunts, BMX, – more – Page 2 of 3 The Top 10 Can’t Miss Live Shows At Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer skaters, dancers, and aerialists. Every show ends with an informal meet & greet for the guests with the entire cast on stage. June 13 – August 23. No shows on Mondays & Tuesdays.
3. (NEW) Vertical Impact: Geared Up! – Calico Square Stage: The fun continues after dark as the cast pumps up the volume with the latest hits, the biggest tricks and awesome special effects. The pace is intensified, the stunts are electrified, and the cast is breaking down the walls, defying gravity, and taking it all to the next level. “DJ Nytemadness” keeps the party going mixing all the best of current EDM, dance & pop hits after each show while the gleeful cast invites guests become a part of the fun. June 13 – August 23; no shows on Mondays & Tuesdays.
4. (NEW) Big Band Swingin’ Sundays – Boardwalk Circle: The timeless allure of swing dancing is something guests won’t want to miss this summer! Jump, Jive & Swing to the sounds of Orange County’s best local Big Bands. Sundays, June 14 – August 30.
5. Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies – Bird Cage Theatre: Things get krazy when Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies perform their toe tappin’, knee-slappin’, side splittin’ country comedy show that has Knott’s audiences clamoring for more! See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
6. Salsa Bands – Fiesta Plaza Stage: Fiesta Plaza stage heats up this summer with the infectious energy created by some of Orange County’s most popular salsa bands. See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
7. The Ghost Town Miners – Spurs Stage: For a “Yeehaw” of a good time guests won’t want to miss the Ghost Town Miners sing and play some of the best bluegrass this side of the Rio Grande! June 16 – August 20; Tuesday – Wednesday.
8. The Big Fat Steve Band – Boardwalk Circle Stage: Back by popular demand, The Big Fat Steve Band is a one-of-a-kind dance band with a swingin’ beat. – more – Page 3 of 3 The Top 10 Can’t Miss Live Shows At Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer Enjoy the live musicality of rockabilly, swing and classic sounds. The only thing missing is your dance moves. See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
9. Ghost Town Streetmosphere – Ghost Town Streets: Ghost Town is alive with townsfolk who will put you smack dab in the middle of the Wild West. New residents have put down stakes recently – Clem Culpepper, the ever hopeful gold miner, Ma & Pa Shine, our resident moonshiners & Nathan Quickly, the Pony Express Agent, and more Calico townsfolk.
10. Charlie Brown’s Happy Campers – Camp Snoopy Theatre: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, their friend JT, and the world’s most popular beagle, Snoopy will take the stage in a show that’s sure to make an outdoorsman out of anybody! Daily, June 14 – September 1.
Ghost Town, where a lot of the employees dress up and tell stories about their character/job, and mostly of the employees greeted visitors nicely. The employees around the park were pretty helpful especially when GalaTView staff stopped a couple of times to ask questions and make comments about the place and each time. Definitely, people would love to come back in the future to try the rest of the BB goodies, live shows and Ghost Rider.
