Review: “Jean Louis Forain: La Comedie Parisienne”

This current exhibit at the Dixon Museum includes over 130 works of Impressionist artist, Jean Louis Forain. This assemblage of water colors, paintings, and prints produced in partnership with Paris’ Petit Palais includes museum and private holdings. His works include numerous late nineteenth century Parisian theater scenes, periodical illustrations, war scenes, prints of biblical stories and even commercial mosaics. Of interest, is his style change and focus after his “rediscovery” of Christianity. My personal favorite is the sketch of Christ on the road to Emmaus. The exhibit will be ending October 9.

Movie Review: "Seven Days in Utopia"

A young professional golfer, Luke Chisholm, washes out during his professional debut. He unexpectedly ends up stranded on the small hill country Texas town of Utopia. There he encounters an eccentric rancher, Johnny Crawford, played by Robert Duvall. Over the period of one week, he learns about life, golf and faith. Lucas Bear gives a stellar performance in his portrayal of Luke Chisholm. Duvall, as usual, is as good as his recent roles in “Get Low” and “Second Hand Lions.” Unlike many “faith based” movies, this has a fairly good script, good production quality and great performances.