Articles by Christie Dean

“Piccadilly Jim is a light, fun, over the top flick with intelligence, just like a bit of relaxing summertime reading.”

“Brooklyn Lobster is about pride, misplaced priorities, and families sticking together.”

“As Ted struggles with self-gratification versus staying a responsible supervisor and father, he and his employees have to try to remain morally upright in a corporation with very questionable ethical standards.”

“Mary and Max’s unlikely friendship gives them hope for a more purposeful life.”

“Whatever happens to the stranded groom-to-be in romantic comedies whose fiancee leaves him at the altar for another man?”

“Glorifying justice instead of the big score, Criminal is a different take on the heist film.”

“Can a movie about terrorists who have very real intentions to harm others also be very funny?”

“Randy and the Mob is a silly and strange and sweet film about personal priorities and reconciliation among family members.”

“The writing in Humble Pie is sensitive to the sadness and insecurities that burden its characters, but certainly does not sacrifice humor in the process.”

“White on Rice deals with the cost of being selfish, the importance of family, and the process of becoming a mature adult.”