The trailer for the Tom-Ford-directed-gay-period-suspense-drama, A Single Man, is up on youtube.
Tom Ford–formerly of Gucci, then of, well, Tom Ford–explained to the press during the Venice Film Festival (where the film made its debut) that cinema has been a direction he’s wanted to move in “forever,” and called A Single Man is “the most personal thing I’ve ever done; a pure expression.”
Ms. Longworth, for whom I’ve previously professed my love, gave the film an A- at Toronto, calling it both gorgeous and affecting.
I’m skeptical (more…)
Sad blogosphere news: Karina Longworth, founder of Cinematical and, more recently, head (and only) critic for Spoutblog, is looking for a new internet home. She and Spout have reached the end of their contract agreement and have decided to part ways. I mention this here because Karina is the only reason I read Spoutblog, and Spoutblog is a website that I check daily. Karina’s reviews are–like those of any good critic–not always in accord with my views, but always to my liking. (more…)