Spencer and Greg preview the movies slated to be released during the first quarter of 2012, before closing out with their DVD picks of the week.
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Interview – Justin Chadwick – The First Grader
John interviews Justin Chadwick, director of The First Grader, which was the opening night film at SIFF.
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SIFF Film Review – The First Grader
Based on a true story. No statement makes me less interested in seeing a film. There was a time where it seemed every movie coming out had to “based on a true story.” Never mind the fact that characters and storylines are changed as they make their way to the silver screen; it’s still based on a true story. Apparently audiences started growing as weary of this advertising trend as I did. Now it’s not enough to just be based on a true story. You have to be based on an amazing true story or an incredible true story. The First Grader, from director Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl), is based on an “inspirational” true story. Here’s an idea. How about a film tells me a good story, whether it’s based in reality or not, and stop trying to sell me with catchy adjectives.
