Tag Archives: Greta Gerwig

Review: Little Women

Posted on June 12, 2020 by philipbrasor

Greta Gerwig made a bold decision to tackle for her second directorial effort not only one of the most beloved classic novels of the 19th century, but one that has been adapted as a movie about a dozen times already. … Continue reading →

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Best Movies 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018 by philipbrasor

I lost my last paying gig as a movie reviewer this year, which means I now watch movies for free, in every sense of the term. I still get invited to press screenings, and attend one or two a week, … Continue reading →

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Review: Lady Bird

Posted on June 4, 2018 by philipbrasor

Authenticity is fleeting in American teen comedies, even when they shade over into coming-of-age tales. In her autobiographical directing debut, Greta Gerwig is obviously after authenticity above everything else—it’s mainly there in the subversive dialogue—but she’s too experienced as an … Continue reading →

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