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EdwardJordon
Reviews
Counting (2016)
Poignant reality that needs to be seen
Delicate, bittersweet story about how marriage equality is better late than never. Beautifully written, directed and acted by its charismatic stars. The film received a well-deserved standing ovation at its world premiere in Chicago. In sharing my positive reaction with audience members "of a certain age," we freely expressed that this film could have been the "history" of our lives as one half of an LGBTQ couple. I believe this is the inaugural production of Pride Films And Plays. I hope they will continue to discover - and produce - stories of concern to its core audience, while speaking to all of humanity. Despite a tear or two, their COUNTING is ultimately uplifting in its universal theme that love is forever...and counting.
Strange Fruit (2004)
KUDOS TO ALL INVOLVED
I was fortunate to catch this movie at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. "Strange Fruit" is a breakout film-in-waiting. Kent Faulcon is the next big thing. Fans of TV LAND will recognize Berlinda Tolbert (of "The Jeffersons"). Her performance is certain to win a legion of new fans. Sam Jones is the newcomer on the block, but his performance is remarkably nuanced and affecting. KUDOS to all involved. This is certainly a writer/director to watch. There is a totally unanticipated plot twist that I will not divulge. Watch the movie...you won't see it coming, either. From the opening credits to the closing credits, this is a low budget masterwork filled with conviction and integrity. SEE IT!
The Rose Technique (2002)
Jobeth Williams has a grand time and so does the audience!
A twisted glimpse into the world of a shrink who's hell bent on "healing" every last one of us...whether we want it or not. Jobeth Williams makes the TV set in "Poltergeist" seem downright friendly in a performance that's inventive and, ultimately, oddly sympathetic. A Grand Guignol-ish therapy session! Make an appointment!