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Beginners

All though the pacing for this movie is a bit slow, the conflicts in which Ewan McGregor's character finds himself dealing with are interesting enough to keep you interested.  Growing up watching his parents in an un-honest relationship, he feels that any relationship he gets involved in will not work out, and even if they are perfect for each other, he sabotages it.  Throughout the film, you are taken back and forth between his relationship with Melanie Laurent, his relationship with his mom, and his relationship with his dad and dad's boyfriend.  The underlying topic in this movie would most likely be defined as acceptance of the gay community in today's society vs. the acceptance in previous societies.  The acting is solid, story well told, and there are a few comedic breaks to lighten the mood.  The Jack Russel Terrier steals the show, in my opinion, however.

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Misspelled Produckshuns has officially began development for a new Short entitled 'Deadline'.  Slated to Co-Star is actor Wolfgang J. Weber

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Movie Review

Tree of Life

For the first time ever, I found myself sitting in the theater as the credits roll with 'WTF' on my mind.  I had NO idea what I had just watched.  What I DID know, was the cinematography was phenomenal.  As far as my interpretation of what was actually going on, I had to reflect on it for a few days.  Terrence Malick brilliantly shows us that as humans, we are but a mere speck in the existence of life.  From the beginning of time to the end, all we have are our connections to each other.  At least thats what I got out of this.  This film is not for everyone.  I saw a lot of people walking out.  It jumps around from modern time, to the 50's, to the beginning of time, to dinosaurs, to the future and to the end of time.  What I can assure you will love is the cinematography, which I feel is the best I've seen in years.

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