Jeffrey Alan Schechter

 Overall Impression — A confused movie that delivers more sizzle than steak.  THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Giselle. What’s she trying to accomplish? —  Sort of return to Andalusia (her fairy tale realm) but she doesn’t actively try to do that much after a few first efforts.  Her main drive is to […]

Overall Impression — Crass, rude, and I loved it. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Seth Rogen’s slacker-stoner, Ben. What’s he trying to accomplish? —  Ben’s trying to figure out how to be a good boyfriend and potential father. Who’s trying to stop him? —  To an extent, his slacker buddies as well […]

  Overall Impression — A sweet movie with a great cast.   THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Steve Carell’s Dan Burns. What’s he trying to accomplish? — He’s trying find love…and unfortunately for him the object of  his affection is his brother’s new girlfriend (Juliette Binoche). Who’s trying to stop him? — Everyone!  The family thinks she’s […]