Five siblings are left alone all summer when their mom leaves town and the evil babysitter bites the dust. Two vicious step-siblings of an elite Manhattan prep school make a wager: to deflower the new headmaster's daughter before the start of term. (ongoing list). Sweet Thing started off quite powerfully with the black and white film (a style that often bothers me, but worked here) showing a poor, somewhat abusive, alcoholic father losing his children’s respect. To ease their roommate through a relationship-induced depression, Christina Walters and Courtney Rockcliffe take her out on the town. From "Veronica Mars" to Rebecca take a look back at the career of Armie Hammer on and off the screen. Melbourne International Film Festival 2020 Sweet and sour story, fantastic acting, simple premise. Turns out I'm not made of stone after all. Very sensitive, personal and intimate; to which Alexandre Rockwell casting people that are dear to him (his wife, Karyn Parsons, and his two kids, Lana Rockwell and Nico Rockwell) might've just been a leading factor. This movie really captures the frightened cowboy spirit of childhood. Report this film, Review by Ashlea’s Destiny-Origination ★★★, The 68½ Melbourne International Film Festival Online - Film Four, "Daddy didn't mean it. More details at His ability to bring to the screen colorful characters that are both intricate and flawed, as well as his use of classical techniques and sheer creativity to tell stories has made him one of the most well-respected figures in independent film. It's beautifully shot in grainy B&W, with some transcending shots featuring explosive colors. A girl named "Liz" is on a mission to find love in between her barista shifts at a drive-through espresso stand. Although this story takes place out of time, it is very real and contemporary. But then it did deal with some excellently! The siblings relationship is certainly central to the story, but when the film headed towards the mother’s abusive relationship and the children running wild(er) there were serious issues that were glossed over. In particular, Nico's whip transition from repeated trauma to carefree is a little jarring. Movies. Don't have an account? I can confidently say that I did exactly what I wanted to do by making Sweet Thing. Missing her opportunity with him that night, Christina is talked into pursuing him to his brother's wedding. rockwell is trying too hard to shove too much into a 90 minute run time. at least it won all the awards there, and well, it's a permanently ongoing discussion, that you can find real treasures offside the strenuous arthouse categories here, presented without any pressure, for a grateful audience. Plot Summary | Add Synopsis The crew and I had to invent our own cinema every day we worked, having to draw upon what means we had available to us. We use cookies to help give you a better experience on TMDb. Overall, it was a great comedy. The story is an intense but ultimately uplifting, poetic rendering of childhood that captures the essence of that time in life when a day can last forever. There is perhaps too much adventure for something so stark. A girl finds she is forced to educate herself on the etiquette of wooing the opposite sex when she finally meets Mr. Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. TV Shows . (as Herbert Ankrom), Wedding Guest #1 Right. Mobile site. During an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman must save her tight-knit Jewish community from foreign invaders, but the entity she conjures to protect them is a far greater evil. Nico and Lana Rockwell are fantastically authentic and carry the entire film, father-slash-director Alexandre does a great job capturing the soft looks and other sibling codes for love and affection. ", Imagine seeing your Dad in the most pitiable situations imaginable. It stars Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate and Selma Blair. It then got a bit directionless with a really iffy ending for me but I did enjoy parts of it and how it clearly changed the kids for the better. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. At the same time, it is a very classic in style. A girl finds she is forced to educate herself on the etiquette of wooing the opposite sex when she finally meets Mr. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at The 1992 Sundance Film Festival and was released to tremendous praise from contemporaries and fans alike. A disgruntled boy toy murders his older sugar mommy, attempting to conceal his crime by assuming her identity. Sign up here. They fantasize about a life of luxury when they break into a posh home, and are able to carry the taste of affluence into their adventures. Nico and Lana Rockwell are fantastically authentic and carry the entire film, father-slash-director Alexandre does a great job capturing the soft looks and other sibling codes for love and affection. All films of the 19th annual Tribeca Film Festival 2020 (excluding retrospectives, series, web series): © Letterboxd Limited. Mr. Rockwell is following up the success of Little Feet with the world premiere of Sweet Thing;once again, starring his two children and his wife Karyn Parson of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” fame. Right Now", Christina meets Peter Donahue. This movie really captures the frightened cowboy spirit of childhood. In Sweet Thing, I continue that journey with an 11- year-old and 14-year-old. This film demanded that control because it was an exploration with a tremendous risk attached to it. As a result, they run away and escape into a world of poetry, friendship, and freedom that come naturally to them. This is a very personal film, my children, my wife, and my dear friend Will Patton came together to make it. By continuing to use TMDb, you are agreeing to this policy. I appreciated these but never felt wowed, never felt much of what it wanted me to. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Males will find this movie funny also. A woman finds comfort after the loss of her husband in the most unlikely of places. Wanted to like Sweet Thing more than I did. A relatively traditional independent cinema story is raised up by a look that suggests a true timelessness. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. Plot. it's the cinema of the young and wild, reminding me of Benh Zeitlins presentation of Beasts of the Southern Wild once in 2012 at the Fantasy Film Fest.

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