A once-famous concert pianist has had her career ruined by her alcoholism. Her husband and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous try to help her recover.
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Ruth Warrick
Helen Mason
Richard Travis
Bob Mason
Ginger Prince
Ginger Mason
Rhys Williams
Michael Sullivan
William Tracy
Billy Leighton
Onslow Stevens
Dr. Foster
Mary Young
Mrs. Sullivan
Thurston Hall
Kenneth Simes
Larry J. Blake
Walt Williams
Victor Kilian
Frank J. Emery
Buzzy Bookman
Johnny Emery
In Saudi Arabia, a little girl (Wadjda) is told she can't have a bike because she's a girl. Wadjda struggles to obtain a bicycle to race her friend, Abdullah, due to the gender inequality and cultural norms of Saudi Arabia.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
The film didn’t have to be as long as it is. It just dragged on and on with scenes that had no substance. Every so often we get an action scene, and even those isn’t that fun.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.