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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Sound On Sight Radio #172: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Illustration: The ghosts of sitcoms past

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‘Men in Black 3′ inessential, but moderately entertaining

Published on May 23, 2012 by Josh Spiegel

Men in Black 3 Written by Etan Cohen Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld USA, 2012 Though it’s merely a somewhat unnecessary echo of the 1997 original, Men in Black 3 manages to be moderately entertaining. After a four-year hiatus from the … [Read the Rest]

‘First Position’ is an enjoyable look inside the competitive world of ballet

Published on May 23, 2012 by Dave Robson

First Position Directed by Bess Kargman 2011, USA, 90 mins. There are few joys in the world like watching someone who is extremely talented do what they love. This is the best thing First Position has to recommend it. The … [Read the Rest]

‘You Are Here’ is compulsively watchable and utterly unique

Published on May 23, 2012 by Simon Howell

You Are Here Written by Daniel Cockburn Directed by Daniel Cockburn Canada, 2010 Equal parts video essay, fragmented “thought experiment,” and social satire, Daniel Cockburn’s You Are Here is one of the most audacious English Canadian features to come down … [Read the Rest]

‘Laurence Anyways’ shows Dolan gaining traction, but in desperate need of an editor

Published on May 23, 2012 by Simon Howell

Laurence Anyways Written by Xavier Dolan Directed by Xavier Dolan Canada / France, 2012 No one will dispute Xavier Dolan’s ambition. The now 23-year-old filmmaker already has three features under his belt, each more audacious than the last. Laurence Anyways, … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Keep the Lights On’; a powder Blue Valentine

Published on May 23, 2012 by Justin Li

Keep the Lights On Directed by Ira Sachs Written by Ira Sachs and Mauricio Zacharias USA, 2012 Keep the Lights On tells the story of Erik Rothman (Thure Lindhardt), a gay Danish documentary filmmaker living in late 90’s New York … [Read the Rest]

Supporting Actors: The Overlooked and Underrated (part 1 of 5)

Published on May 23, 2012 by Terek Puckett

With the Academy Awards for the 2011 film year in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to take a look at one of the event’s most consistently fascinating categories: Best Supporting Actor. The most interesting story in the category this year … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Wish Me Away’ will break your Achy Breaky Heart

Published on May 23, 2012 by Justin Li

Wish Me Away Directed by Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf USA, 2011 For country superstar, Chely Wright, her art has always been cathartic. As a high-profile member of the Nashville country music community, she has had to hide her homosexuality … [Read the Rest]

Video of the Day: Take a tour through ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ with Bill Murray

Published on May 23, 2012 by Kyle Reese

Wes Anderson should be no stranger to our readers. The American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer of such films as The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and Fantastic Mr. Fox is currently at Cannes promoting his latest feature, Moonrise Kingdom. As … [Read the Rest]

Feel exorcised, psychoanalysed and pleasantly antagonised by “Scenes from a Marriage”

Published on May 23, 2012 by Tope

Scenes from a Marriage (299 minutes, 6 parts) Directed by Ingmar Bergman Written by Ingmar Bergman 1973, Sweden, SK It should be intuitive knowledge, that one’s ability to love is often captive to one’s ability to love themselves, to be … [Read the Rest]

Sound on Sight Game of Thrones Podcast #8: “The Prince of Winterfell”

Published on May 22, 2012 by Simon Howell

Simon rejoins Kate and Michael to tackle the season’s antepenultimate installment, which puts the requisite pieces in place for next week’s sure-to-be-epic battle. Discussed this week: the merits of the major changes to the source material seen especially in this … [Read the Rest]

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