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Jay Zink
Reviews
Music from Another Room (1998)
A whimsical, yet improbable romantic comedy
An enjoyable, light-hearted romantic comedy, this movie suffers from its improbability. As in most films that deal with romance and finding that one "true" partner, the success of the movie often boils down to how believable it is. And while this movie strove to create that chemistry between the lead characters, it doesn't seem to quite make it. In fact, the romance that develops between Nina (the blind sister) and Jesus seems to be more likely and likable. Granted, this is truly subjective, and judging by the previous comments, others disagree. All-in-all, I'd recommend it for a rental, or better yet, on HBO. But had I shelled out the cash at the theater, I don't feel I would have gotten my money's worth.
Vernon, Florida (1981)
Condescending, disrespectful mocking of elderly Floridians
As in many different types of art, there is fine line between that which entertains or engrosses the observer and that which steps over the line. This movie steps over that line. While you could go along with a respectful portrayal of those that lead lives very different than your own, it's hard to watch what essentially is a mocking commentary on a group of elderly people living in what appears to be backwoods Florida. Many might say that I don't "get" the movie, but it was just too painful to watch what essentially boils down to making fun of uneducated senior citizens. It simply did not leave these people with any form of dignity.