My Grading System

A+ = Masterpiece (I hold back on this one.) / A = Great. / A- = Really Good. / B+ = Good. / B = Decent (Serviceable). / B- = Flawed but okay (For those times there's something redeeming about the work). / C+ = Not very good (Skip it). C = Bad. / C- = Awful. / F = Complete Disaster (I hold back on this one too).

Note on Spoilers: I will try to avoid ruining a story by going into too much detail. But if I wish to include some revealing points to my analysis I will try to remember to add a separate spoiler paragraph.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Gas Food Lodging (1992)

Directed by Allison Anders and starring a strong cast of actresses (Brooke Adams, Ione Skye, and Fairuza Balk), this drama follows a single mother living in a small desert town trying to raise two teenage daughters.  The oldest daughter falls in love with a geologist and the youngest daughter decides it's her job to find a husband for her mother.  Based on a novel by Richard Peck called Don't Look and It Won't Hurt, I enjoyed this independent, rough little movie.  Anders captures the subtle details of this family, helping the audience understand each of their struggles.  I will certainly try and watch more of Allison Anders's work.  Grade: B+   
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