Jumping from one end of the “talky” era to the other is what we do at the GI! And what a great landing it is, landing squarely in the heart of Americana with the simple and affecting film “Littlerock.”
“Littlerock” accomplishes what bigger budget, A-list studded films like “Babel” do but with a subtle and downplayed sensibility. Sure, you can get slammed over the head with the “we’re all just people” thematics of the great but ultimately overblown “Crash,” or you can step outside LA to the suburbs and tell a genuine tale of friendship, family and reflection with a lot less. “Littlerock” is ultimately a hopeful film as you see America at its best and worst in past and present through the eyes of outsiders, but outsiders who apart from language barrier are essentially the same people.
One of the nicer shots from the film, but you'll have to wait till the end to see it...just watch the whole damn thing.
Catch “Littlerock,” and catch a little rock while you’re at it. Some choice tuneage from the Seattle outfit “The Cave Singers” graces the soundtrack throughout. A solid film from Mike Ott who deserved his up-and-comer recognition at Sundance last year.
You can still catch another indie gem, “Silent House,” this weekend in the late night slot. January’s only halfway gone! Look for more new indie horror, some anime, a blood-spattered Ryan Gosling, and a doc on one of the holy trinity of modern comic creators (Ellis, Gaiman, and Moore by my vote) before the month is out!
—dan….just dan
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