Mini-Reviews: Train Dreams / Shelby Oaks / The History of Sound
I know this is later than I hoped, but hey, at least it’s up at all. Let’s get it done. __________________________________________________ Train Dreams “All the wondrous, devastating layers of an entire life.” Director: Clint Bentley Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, Will Patton, and William H. Macy Synopsis: “A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.” I was really blown away by Train Dreams , which comes from the same team behind last year’s Sing Sing (one of my favorites of that year). It has the same qualities of the newer Terrence Malick movies, specifically The Tree of Life , that really made me feel spellbound by its philosophical take on a man trying to hold onto what he has left in the changing world that surrounds him. Edgerton really shows up here, especially when he’s paired with Jones. Macy is also fantastic in his small role, as always. Bryce ...