Chicago – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (Ccff) is on Day Five, and will feature two significant films from women directors … “Straighten Up and Fly Right” by Kristen Abate (with co-director Steven Tanenbaum) and “Palm Trees and Power Lines” by Jamie Back. The Fest continues through May 19th, click Ccff for schedule and ticket info.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
”Straighten Up and Fly Right” creates a space for a disabled character to seek a sense of herself, while breaking a cycle of loneliness and desperation within her own skin. Kristen Abate is also featured as Kristen, a young women with a permanent stoop (bent over) style of walking due to Ankylosing Spondylitis (As), a crippling arthritis. Isolated in her own world as a dog walker (naturally) she is given a hand up just as her self criticism and loathing is at its worse. Steven (Steven Tanenbaum), a fellow sufferer of As, allows Kristen to move into his apartment,...
Rating: 4.5/5.0
”Straighten Up and Fly Right” creates a space for a disabled character to seek a sense of herself, while breaking a cycle of loneliness and desperation within her own skin. Kristen Abate is also featured as Kristen, a young women with a permanent stoop (bent over) style of walking due to Ankylosing Spondylitis (As), a crippling arthritis. Isolated in her own world as a dog walker (naturally) she is given a hand up just as her self criticism and loathing is at its worse. Steven (Steven Tanenbaum), a fellow sufferer of As, allows Kristen to move into his apartment,...
- 5/17/2022
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Similar News
The Ruins (2008) – Wtf Happened to This Adaptation?
- 4/10/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Cynthia Erivo Toast Designers at Star-Studded Fashion Trust U.S. Awards
- 4/10/2024
- by Lindzi Scharf
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar Nominees Danielle Brooks & Jeffrey Wright Attend Women in Film Party with Eva Longoria & Many More Celebs!
- 3/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Podtalk: Michael Shannon & Travis A. Knight in Red Orchid’s ‘Turret’
- 5/11/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
On-Air Film Review: Time to Visit ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’
- 5/11/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Podtalk: Programmer Raul Benitez on Facets Chicago Speakeasy Cinema on May 11. 2024
- 5/11/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Looking Back on the Horrors of Simulation in ‘The Thirteenth Floor’
- 3/11/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
‘Sex Education’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Joins Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Billy Howle & Niamh Algar In Crime-Thriller ‘Sweet Dreams’ — EFM
- 2/7/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
7 Best Movies Like ‘Good Grief’ To Watch If You Loved the Film
- 1/11/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.