It's hard to run away from the dulling thud of the evening news and Facebook items which rain-soak modern life. Thankfully, entertainment is still here to shelter us from that frenetic storm, and the terrific "God, Sex, and Apple Pie" is the kind of film that reminds us of our desperate need for relational experiences (perfect and imperfect) in our quests to pin down greater meaning in life.
"God, Sex, and Apple Pie" tracks four thirty-something couples (and a postman) as they take to a resort town and convene on life's essential truths. The film's titling reflects the ruminations that couples gravitate towards in these settings -- existential concerns, getting laid, and sorting out the indigenously American trappings and possibilities of a forward-moving existence. Led by actors Greg Wrangler, Penelope Crabtree, and Mark Porro, this GenX-tailored ensemble film gives rise to a terrific chemistry between individuals at once sharing similar and disparate spaces. Kudos to the creative team for the great push and pull they manage with that, as conflict runs alongside camaraderie and the dramatic alongside the comedic in equal and unforced measure.
"The Big Chill" seems a point of reference for those consuming "God, Sex, and Apple Pie." That's no trite evocation, and quite the feather in any cap. "The Big Chill" came at us at the height of the Cold War; it felt natural to ground one's self in its personal and human impacts. Today, "God, Sex, and Apple Pie" is the kind of movie positioned to soothe similar needs for its own generational audience. This is a well-conceived and thoughtfully executed movie, and ripe for the day at hand.
"God, Sex, and Apple Pie" tracks four thirty-something couples (and a postman) as they take to a resort town and convene on life's essential truths. The film's titling reflects the ruminations that couples gravitate towards in these settings -- existential concerns, getting laid, and sorting out the indigenously American trappings and possibilities of a forward-moving existence. Led by actors Greg Wrangler, Penelope Crabtree, and Mark Porro, this GenX-tailored ensemble film gives rise to a terrific chemistry between individuals at once sharing similar and disparate spaces. Kudos to the creative team for the great push and pull they manage with that, as conflict runs alongside camaraderie and the dramatic alongside the comedic in equal and unforced measure.
"The Big Chill" seems a point of reference for those consuming "God, Sex, and Apple Pie." That's no trite evocation, and quite the feather in any cap. "The Big Chill" came at us at the height of the Cold War; it felt natural to ground one's self in its personal and human impacts. Today, "God, Sex, and Apple Pie" is the kind of movie positioned to soothe similar needs for its own generational audience. This is a well-conceived and thoughtfully executed movie, and ripe for the day at hand.
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