FilmFracture

Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Features With Your Time in Mind

Kathryn Schroeder, Managing Editor

As the founder of FilmFracture, Kathryn has spent plenty of time in the dark scribbling notes she can usually decipher afterward. And trying to not spill her gummy bears. You can also find her covering culture and lifestyle for OZY, and tweaking content behind the scenes as an editor for various other websites where her name is never in lights.

Kathryn is an MPAA accredited journalist.

Film Rave: I’m Still Here

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On October 27, 2008, Joaquin Phoenix, an award winning and Oscar-nominated actor, announced his retirement.  He did not call a press conference, or announce his decision through his publicist.  Joaquin simply told a reporter from the television show Extra, on a red carpet for a charity event he was involved in, that his as yet […]

LAFF Film Review: Kings of Pastry (dessert just got VERY interesting)

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So much suspense…over pastry?  The documentary Kings of Pastry chronicles sixteen chefs as they vie for the coveted Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best Craftsmen in France).  The M.O.F. is the highest recognition a pastry chef may achieve and also the most difficult task to take on.  The competition spans three days, where they will make […]

The American

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Synopsis: An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment. Release Date: September 1, 2010     MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Action, Mystery Film Review Production The title of this film makes complete sense as the main character is an American in Italy. The rest of it is nothing like its marketing campaign would have you […]

I’m Still Here

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Synopsis: The directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actor Casey Affleck, I’M STILL HERE is a striking portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of internationally acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, I’M STILL HERE follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off […]