Posts Tagged ‘Charlie Kaufman’

NEWSTALK 1010: THE RICHARD CROUSE SHOW WITH IAIN REID & MIDSOMMAR!

On the September 06, 2020 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we meet we meet Iain Reid the Canadian author of the bestselling novel “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.”

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” has been described as a psychological thriller and horror fiction, and is about a young man who takes his girlfriend to see his parents on a remote farm and the disturbing aftermath that follows. It sounds simple, but this is anything but. It’s a story of predetermination and free will that bears up to reading and rereading.

It’s now also a Netflix film, directed by Charlie Kaufman, starring stars Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons and Toni Collette.

Then, Richard welcomes four very special guests, “Midsommar” director Ari Aster and star Jack Reynor.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

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CTV NEWS AT 11:30: MORE MOVIES AND TV SHOWS TO STREAM THIS WEEKEND!

Richard speaks to “CTV News at 11:30” anchor Andria Case about movies on VOD to watch this weekend including the intriguing documentary series “The Vox: Nxivm,” the cerebral thriller “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” on Netflix, the remake of “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and the hockey drama “Odd Man Rush” on VOD.

Watch the whole ting HERE! (Starts at 19:37)

RICHARD’S CTV NEWSCHANNEL WEEKEND MOVIE REVIEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 4!

Richard sits in on the CTV NewsChannel with host Marcia MacMillan to have a look at the new movies coming to VOD, streaming services and theatres including the new Disney+ look at the classic story of “Mulan,” the cerebral thrills of “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” and the hockey movie “Odd Man Rush.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

CFRA IN OTTAWA: THE BILL CARROLL MORNING SHOW MOVIE REVIEWS!

Richard sits in on the CFRA Ottawa morning show with guest host Matt Harris to talk the new movies coming to theatres, VOD and streaming services including the live-action remake of the animated “Mulan,” now on Disney+, the cerebral Netflix head-scratcher “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” the Pepe the Frog VOD documentary “Feels Good Man” and the hockey flick “Odd Man Rush.”

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

IN ISOLATION WITH..: “I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS” AUTHOR IAIN REID!

Check out episode thirty-three of Richard’s web series, “In Isolation With…” It’s the talk show where we make a connection without actually making contact! Today, broadcasting directly from Isolation Studios (a.k.a. my home office) we meet Iain Reid the Canadian author of the bestselling novel “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.”

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” has been described as a psychological thriller and horror fiction, and is about a young man who takes his girlfriend to see his parents on a remote farm and the disturbing aftermath that follows. It sounds simple, but this is anything but. It’s a story of predetermination and free will that bears up to reading and rereading.

It’s now also a Netflix film, directed by Charlie Kaufman, starring stars Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons and Toni Collette.

I started the interview by congratulating him on his recent success…

Watch the interview on YouTube HERE or on ctvnews.ca HERE!

I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS: 3 ½ STARS. “a bizarre, beautiful & haunting film.”

Academy Award winner Charlie Kaufman scripted “Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” mind-bending movies that essay themes of identity crisis, mortality and the meaning of life through a metaphysical or parapsychological filter. His latest project, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” an adaptation of Iain Reid’s bestselling novel and now streaming on Netflix, fits on the shelf next to his best-known work. It’s a fascinating road trip—and head trip—that is equal parts unsettling atmosphere and tension.

Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons are a new couple on a road to trip to visit his parents at their rural farm. Although she has misgivings about the relationship, and is thinking about calling it quits, they seem well suited, playfully singing show tunes and talking as they stay just ahead of threatening snow squalls.

The storm intensifies after they reach the farm and the couple are snowed in with his welcoming but eccentric parents, mother (Toni Collette) and father (David Thewlis). As they get to know one another over an awkward dinner the young woman’s (she’s never identified by name) feelings of unease intensify as questions arise about her boyfriend’s mental health.

On the way home a detour to an empty high school sends her further down the rabbit hole of doubt.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a cerebral, slow burn story of suspense and menace anchored by four terrific performances. Collette and Thewlis are wonderfully weird, bringing these strange, somewhat inappropriate characters to vivid life without giving away spoilers as to what’s to come. Plemons is well cast as the All-American boy with a secret but it is Buckley who dominates. As written the role is internal, much of the interesting stuff happens in her head, but her work is never cold or clinical. She brings warmth to the character as the very fabric of her psyche is being challenged. It’s a long strange trip but Buckley’s exploration of the frailty of the human spirit is compelling.

As director and screenwriter Kaufman takes his time, allowing the characters to mix and mingle, physically and perhaps mentally, and the suspense to build. It’s a tricky dance. He dispenses just enough information to move the story forward while creating an atmosphere that grows until the film’s final twenty, trippy minutes. Kaufman artfully brings the movie’s themes of regret and longing into focus with a bizarre and beautiful climax.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a haunting film made human by terrific performances.

RICHARD’S WEEKEND MOVIE REVIEWS FROM CP24! FRIDAY JANUARY 8, 2016.

Screen Shot 2016-01-08 at 3.15.30 PMRichard and CP24 anchor Nneka Elliott discuss about Leonard DiCaprio’s Oscar entry “The Revenant,” the stop motion animation of “Anomalisa” and the cinematic clearcutting of “The Forest.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

RICHARD’S “CANADA AM” REVIEWS FOR JANUARY 8 WITH MARCI IEN.

Screen Shot 2016-01-08 at 10.28.05 AMRichard and Marci chat about Leonard DiCaprio’s Oscar entry “The Revenant,” the stop motion animation of “Anomalisa” and the cinematic clearcutting of “The Forest.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!

Canada AM: The creative minds behind the animated film ‘Anomalisa’

Screen Shot 2016-01-08 at 10.26.48 AMHere’s Richard’s “Canada AM” interview with the co-directors of the thought provoking new film “Anomalisa.”

Watch the whole thing HERE!