By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, December 2000. There is only one word to describe the state of mind in which I and my dear friend, the ever-winsome-and-artistic DawnI, found ourselves after seeing “Quills,” Philip Kaufman’s … [Read more...]
“O Brother, Where Art Thou?”: Coen brothers’ Southern fable brightens a Northern California night
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2001 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, January 2001. First off, let me just say that I may not be the best person to review a George Clooney movie. The man could read the phone book onscreen for two hours, and Id still … [Read more...]
The Next Best Thing Would Be, Well, Anything
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, March 2000. Darlings, let me start off by saying that I love Madonna. Frankly, the woman rocks. Ive listened to Ray of Light oh, about a trillion times over the last few … [Read more...]
Lost in Space: “Galaxy Quest” and “Starship Troopers”
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, February 2000. Darlings, heres a bit of advice, freely given from moi to toi. Never, never let anyone talk you into renting Paul Verhoevens Starship Troopers, even … [Read more...]
“Erin Brockovich” Rocks
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, May 2000. Darlings, its been a long day, and Id like nothing better than to curl up in bed with a cup of chamomile tea and the latest issue of The New Yorker, because I live to … [Read more...]
“Croupier” Hits the Jackpot
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, June 2000. When it comes to making the best of the dreck in our lives, we writers are a resourceful lot. Theyre kind of like the Martha Stewarts of the art world: they let nothing go … [Read more...]
Cinequest, Part Deux
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2001 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, April 2001. When we last left off, I’d just finished the first whirlwind weekend of films, parties and schmoozing at the 11th annual Cinequest San Jose Film Festival. Yes, I know the festival … [Read more...]
Cinequest 11: I came, I saw, I ate popcorn
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2001 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, April 2001. Ever get the feeling that there are too many people out there making movies? And not in a happy-making Gosh, could J.Crew possibly have more festive cashmere sweater … [Read more...]
“Boys Don’t Cry”: A Haunting Portrayal of A Double Life
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, January 2000. Well, darlings, I’ve just seen the performance that, if there were any justice in the world, should win not only a Golden Globe for Best Actress but my little friend the Oscar as … [Read more...]