About Ricky

Ricky D is the editor-in-chief of Sound on Sight and one of the hosts of 'Sound On Sight Radio', the 'Sordid Cinema' podcast and our videocast titled 'Front Row Center'. He also contributes written reviews when time permits. Favorite films: 'Salo', 'Contempt', 'The Vanishing', 'Pulp Fiction' & 'La Haine' Favorite Directors: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Quentin Tarantino, P.T. Anderson, Jean-Luc Godard, Billy Wilder & Stanley Kubrick

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The Televerse #37- Spotlight on Parks and Rec/Nathan Barley with Chris Gore

Published on May 15, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Mosquita Y Mari’ is an essay on young love that unquestionably makes the grade

Published on May 21, 2012 by Justin Li

Mosquita Y Mari Written and directed by Aurora Guerrero USA, 2011 What can you say about teenagers? Ask a parent and they’ll likely say they haven’t a clue. Ask a teenager and they’ll likely say the same. Understanding them is … [Read the Rest]

‘Hysteria’ could use more focus, but manages to entertain nevertheless

Published on May 21, 2012 by Edgar Chaput

Hysteria Directed by Tanya Wexler Written by Stephen Dyer and Jonah Lisa Dyer England, 2011 People love historical pieces, especially those which directly or sometimes indirectly relate to a major events in which shape the story of mankind. Films about … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘My Best Day’ is as American as a McDonalds apple pie

Published on May 20, 2012 by Justin Li

My Best Day Written and directed by Erin Greenwell USA, 2012 At one point in the film, Karen (Rachel Style) says that, “I’m sick of all the bullshit streaming out of everyone’s mouth. Including my own”. Out of all the … [Read the Rest]

Grimm, Ep. 1.22, “Woman in Black”: Grimm’s Darth Vader moment

Published on May 20, 2012 by Cath Murphy

Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 22, “Woman in Black” Written by: David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf Directed by Norberto Barba Airs Fridays at 9pm ET on NBC A tweet from Bitsie Tulloch revealing that the Grimm special effects wonks had … [Read the Rest]

Vanity Fair’s Superb tribute to Alfred Hitchcock

Published on May 20, 2012 by Ricky

The latest issue of Vanity Fair featured an incredible tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, bringing in some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to pose for famous shots from the director’s movies. In addition, the magazine has also posted a behind the scenes … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘North Sea Texas’ is a gay coming-of-age story that’s appropriately queer

Published on May 20, 2012 by Justin Li

North Sea Texas Directed by Bavo Defurne Written by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken Belgium, 2011 A wistful mother and her seventeen-year-old son take in a gypsy traveler as a house patron. After a slew of ceremonious courtesies, the mother … [Read the Rest]

Supernatural Ep. 7.23, “Survival of the Fittest”: Frustrating end to mixed season

Published on May 19, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 23: “Survival of the Fittest” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas collects honey, the guys go nun shopping, and the … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Cherry’ gratuitously indulges on the license of its premise

Published on May 19, 2012 by Justin Li

Cherry Directed by Stephen Elliott Written by Stephen Elliott and Lorelei Lee USA, 2012 For adult entertainers working in the San Fernando Valley, a transition into the business of tinsel town has proven to be fruitless. For an industry that … [Read the Rest]

Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 46: ‘Fantasia 2000′

Published on May 19, 2012 by Josh Spiegel

Though it took sixty years for Disney to make a follow-up to the 1940 classic Fantasia, it’s only taken Josh, Gabe, and Michael a month to discuss it on the podcast. This week, your three intrepid hosts join forces for … [Read the Rest]

Extended Thoughts on ‘Fantasia 2000′

Published on May 19, 2012 by Josh Spiegel

Fantasia 2000 Directed by Don Hahn, Pixote Hunt, Hendel Butoy, Eric Goldberg, James Algar, Francis Glebas, and Paul and Gaetan Brazzi Starring Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Penn and Teller, Angela Lansbury Achieving balance is one of the great high-wire acts … [Read the Rest]

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