Wednesday, April 28, 2010

"Robby" - Warren Raum and Ryp Siani












"Robby" is a low-budget Robinson Crusoe like film from 1968. It stars two relatively unknown actors: Warren Raum and Ryp Siani. Raum plays the 10 year old "Robby", a boy who has been stranded on an island. As he roams the island in search of food and shelter, and hopefully his parents, he comes across a naked native boy whom he names "Friday".

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

"Can You Whistle, Johanna?" Starring Tobias Sward and Jimmy Sandin














"Kan du Vissla, Johanna?" (Can You Whistle, Johanna? or Wanted: Grandfather) is a classic tell of innocence, childhood, and friendship. It involves two boys, Berra (Tobias Sward) and Ulf (Jimmy Sandin), two friends who have a problem they must remedy: Berra doesn't have a grandfather.

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Friday, April 23, 2010

Don't Tell Papa




Don't Tell Papa is a somewhat endearing film about an 8 year old boy, Cho-woo (played superbly by Seung-ho Yu), who lives with his single father. His dad works for meager wages at a nightclub as an MC. His boss keeps him employed because he is cheap.

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BlueCowboyFilms.com - The Nanny




BlueCowboyFilms.com - The Nanny: Many films today seem to have a plot that is not only predictable, but also tends to leave the viewer on the outside. Many of these movies are nowhere near enjoyable because you are never allowed to truly experience the feelings and interactions of the characters. Unlike the characters on the screen, you know exactly what is going to happen, where it is going to happen, and when it is going to happen. That sense of dread, fear, or uncertainty you see on the actors' faces never makes its way into your on psyche, thus leaving you with not only a sense of helplessness, but also boredom. Not so with the 1965 classic 'The Nanny' starring Bette Davis and William Dix.

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BlueCowboyFilms.com - Lord of the Flies 1963




Lord of the Flies 1963 I was first introduced to this story as a college student. While casually chatting with a classmate in the library, we began discussing the different books that we had read. 'Lord of the Flies' had been a required reading project for him as a high school student. His description of the book intrigued me. I checked out the first available copy, and hid myself in a recliner, underneath a blanket for the next three days. It is a story that has fascinated my to this day.


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BlueCowboyFilms.com - De Daltons TV




BlueCowboyFilms.com - De Daltons TV: "'De Daltons' is an interesting fare that hails from Holland. Chronicles the life of a family with four boys, ranging in age from the infant Daantje to 10 year old Erik. Most of the focus of the show is seen through the eyes of 6 year old Tim. 8 year old Jelle rounds out the bunch."

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"Mov og Funder" Starring Kasper Andersen







Kasper Andersen stars in this touching film about a boy who takes a wounded fugitive under his wing and tries to nurse him back to health. Although Martin (Mov for short) isn't completely successful in his endeavours, he does nonetheless learn a little bit about trust, love, friendship, and growing up in the process.

At the beginning of the film Martin is...read more here.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

"Chop Shop" Starring Alejandro Polanco





"Chop Shop" from the beginning is obviously a low-budget film, but is nonetheless a movie that will captivate you. It entails a brother and sister who are trying to eke out a living on the streets of Queens, NY. Ale (Alejandro Polanco) does odd jobs at a body shop, and engages in petty thievery on the side. His sister works in a food vending truck, but due to problems with her boss, Ale has promised to find her a new job.

When the movie opens, Ale is excited because he has found them a place to live...read more here.


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

"Cheesecake" Starring Pavel Melenchuk











In "Cheesecake" we meet a boy (Pavel Melenchuk) who has decided that he needs a new family. His "family" in the cheesecake commercial he is starring in will do just fine. Only problem is there are a couple of people who might just get in the way. Sordid tale from Russia about a boy who will do anything to get the family he wants.

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"The Wooden Gun" Starring Arik Rosen









"The Wooden Gun" takes place in Tel Aviv, Israel in the early 1950s. The war and the holocaust are still fresh in the minds of the Jewish people. Searching for loved ones takes up a lot of people's time. Friends and family who were carried off to concentration camps are high on the minds of those who have survived. The whole Jewish nation has been uprooted and been transplanted all over the world.

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"Soft Like Me" is a strange if not intriguing film from Canada. While the setting, clothing styles, etc. suggest a 1930s time frame, you are left with the impression that this film could also be about a dismal futuristic time. While the movie seems simple enough, one will realize that after watching it that there are many questions that are left unanswered.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

"Adeus, Pai" starring Jose Afonso Pimentel














Jose Afonso Pimentel stars in "
Adeus, Pai" a beautiful coming-of-age film from Portugal. Filipe (Pimentel) has never spent any time with his father. He has never gone fishing. He has never played catch. He has never been on vacation. His father has never entered his bedroom, even when he was sick. Then one day in the middle of his thirteenth year, Filipe's father enters his room and tells him that they are going on vacation.

While on vacation, Filipe meets a girl that he falls in love with. That, along with the girl's 14 year old brother teaching him about sex, leads Filipe to begin questioning his father about all the things he doesn't understand about sex, including asking about his parents' own lovemaking; much to his father's consternation.

A superbly done film. Viewer discretion is advised: brief nudity and language.

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"Home" (Maison) Starring Kacey Mottet Klein













"Home" is a wonderful French film starring the award winning young actor Kacey Mottet Klein. A French family decides to stay in their home despite the presence of a new highway just meters from their front door. The psychological toll it plays on the family is nearly devastating to the family. Viewer discretion: moderate nudity and language. Kacey Mottet Klein won an award for best emerging actor for his portrayal of the youngest member of the family.

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"Ciske the Rat" Starring Danny de Munk













Danny de Munk stars in "Ciske the Rat", a Dutch film about a boy who can't seem to stay out of trouble. His mother is an alcoholic, and his father is never around. He has one teacher who has hope for him, but will he be able to help the boy before it is too late? Danny de Munk is a famous singer and actor in Holland. Viewer discretion: nudity and violence.

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