I interviewed writer/director Roger Nygard via email and asked him some questions about the release of his film, “The Truth About Marriage” on DVD, streaming services and its companion book. Below are his thoughtful answers.
Movie Review: “The Truth About Marriage”: Read This Review – But Only If You Want To Be Happy
This documentary follows three couples to see how things turned out several years after their weddings. The film presents challenging ideas about relationships, as it answers the question: Why is marriage so difficult?
Movie Review: “Quezon’s Game” Amounts To A High-Stakes Poker Game
In 1938, Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon agrees to welcome Jewish refugees from Germany in the Philippines.
Susan Kandell Talks With Barbara Sasser, The Granddaughter Of The Man Who Encouraged The President Of The Philippines To Take Action To Save Jewish Refugees
Below is the transcript of my interview with Galveston resident Dr. Barbara Sasser, the granddaughter of Alex Frieder. Prior to the release of “Quezon’s Game,” a one-hour documentary, “Rescue in the Philippines,” directed by Russell C. Hodge and Cynthia-Scott Johnson, was produced by 3 Roads Communications and Frieder Films. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the film …
Movie Review: Music Speaks Louder Than Words In “The Song Of Names”
Several years after his childhood friend, a violin prodigy, disappears on the eve of his first solo concert, an Englishman travels throughout Europe to find him.
Susan Kandell Speaks With Director Alla Kovgan About Her Latest Film “Cunningham”
Although I was not able to speak with director Alla Kovgan directly, I did email her some questions about her latest film, “Cunningham,” about the iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company. Her answers were so comprehensive and illuminating!
Movie Review: “Cunningham 3D”
The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company are stunningly profiled in Alla Kovgan’s 3D documentary, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg.
Movie Review: No Kidding Around – Adam Sandler Gets Serious In “Uncut Gems”
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
Movie Review: “A Hidden Life” Is A Thought-Provoking Film Of Great Beauty
The Austrian Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II.