Film Shorts // May 19-25, 2021
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Counter Column (PG-13) This Christian drama is about a drug dealer (Chris Gonzales) who tries to escape his life by joining the army. Also with Nathan-Andrew Hight, Michael Kaiser, Zane Castor, Ella Haslett, Madeleine Martinez, Diego Medina, and Lars Nielsen. (Opens Friday at Movie Tavern Hulen)
The Dry (R) Eric Bana stars in this thriller as a federal agent who returns to his drought-stricken hometown for a funeral and has to reckon with a decades-old unsolved murder. Also with Genevieve O’Reilly, Keir O’Donnell, John Polson, Julia Blake, Bruce Spence, and William Zappa. (Opens Friday in Dallas)
Musician Kieran Kiely plays a central role in Finding You,Â
the new romantic comedy set in Ireland, but not as protagonist - he s the man behind the new film s evocative score.
The new film features Finley Sinclair (Rose Reid) an American violinist, who flunks her big audition at a prestigious New York music conservatory and decides instead to travel to a coastal village in Ireland to begin a semester studying abroad.Â
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There, an unlikely and unexpected romantic relationship blossoms with moonlighting film star Beckett Rush (Jedidiah Goodacre) who introduces her to the gifted Irish fiddler Seamus, who becomes her mentor as she falls in love with Irish music and finally finds a musical mojo.Â
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How Finding You Composers Crafted an Irish Musical Landscape
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With the script for Brian Baugh’s “Finding You” (in theaters May 14) centering around violinist Finley (Rose Reid) traveling to the Irish coast for a semester, composer Kieran Kiely couldn’t help but say yes to the opportunity since music was part of the storyline.
In this coming-of-age story, Finley searches for herself, discovers her passion for music and finds unexpected romance with Jedidiah Goodacre’s Beckett Rush.
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How did you divide the music work on the film?
Kieran Kiely: We had to do a lot of work in advance of the filming because the whole film is all about music; she’s a fiddler, there’s the music we hear in the pub, the music Seamus (Patrick Bergin) teaches her, and there’s the score.
Rom com ‘Finding You’ finds way to the heart, through Ireland
Jedidiah Goodacre and Rose Reid star in a scene from the movie Finding You. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Anthony Courtney, Roadside Attractions)
By Sister Hosea Rupprecht • Catholic News Service • Posted May 14, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) In adapting Jenny B. Jones’ 2011 young adult novel “There I’ll Find You” into a big-screen romantic comedy, writer-director Brian Baugh has shortened its title to “Finding You” (Roadside).