Firecracker

I was looking forward to watching this movie,mainly because of Mike "Crazy" Patton.To say the truth,he was not so perfect in the movie,as he is on stage creating music with his his numerous projects.Most of the actors are not professionals... Full review

"Firecracker" is the kind of film that never really appeals to a specific group of people. It doesn't really fit easily into any genre, and isn't the kind of movie that will enthrall those seeking simple entertainment from any film-going... Full review

"Firecracker" is a film that I can't stop thinking about. Maybe I'm over analyzing it. The film is based on true events of a murder that took place in Kansas in the early 1960's. Jimmy is a shy and sensitive... Full review

Karen Black's performance as Eleanor and Sandra is bar none the best acting performance I have ever seen. I have never seen an actor get so deeply immersed in a character than Black does in this film. She is excellent... Full review

"Firecracker" is an excellent motion picture on all levels. The film deals with the hopelessness of a small Kansas town in the mid-1950s. All the people in the town are down for one reason or the other. Jak Kendall is a... Full review

The depressing and tragic climax and ending lean a lot towards the work of Hitchcock. In fact, if this film had been made in some parts by Hitchcock, it would not have been too much of a surprise. If you're... Full review

Firecracker, which won Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Acting for Karen Black, and the Domani Vision Award for Emerging Talent at this week's NY VisionFest is a triumph! This Steve Balderson film about a small town American murder stars Mike Patton... Full review

As a fan of film noir and detective movies, I am too often put off by modern attempts into the genre that try to replace atmosphere and intelligence by just having gratuitous nudity and swearing; the genre managed atmosphere without... Full review

Having watched this twice at the Raindance Film Festival in London, England, there is more to the film than meets the eye. There are symbols showing you different things, such as the blue-bottled tree and the mirrors all over the... Full review

"Firecracker" is not your regular film; it's done with a technique that is not common in the industry, and therefore has been and probably will be, both criticized and praised. The technique is used by showing realistic moments in merciless... Full review

A good enough story, but she has foolishly ripped up some of the carpet....I praise "Firecracker" because it is original and peculiar....There are inexplicable images, like bright blue bottles hanging from the stark branches of a tree next to a woman gowned in white, that work.... ... Full Review

It also looks like they have a damn good film on their hands, too. Rolling alongside Balderson's film was a documentary crew (including Joshua Kendall, Joe Martin, Ed Leboeuf and even Steve Baldserson himself) revealing the tremendous work this family put into the making of this feature and it's a wonder to watch how well they all interact with each other. ... Full Review

No doubt about it, there's some real skill on display in "Firecracker", along with a pretty decent story. The other primary members of the cast are strong, as well. That dedication to a certain sort of realism pervades the film. ... Full Review

Every year on our Independence Day, the 4th of July, Wamego is visited by a travelling carnival.The day is celebrated by small-town parades, night time fireworks displays, and the neon glow of the carnival booths. ... Full Article

SB: Steve Balderson's father. (Note: and one of the producers of "Firecracker") SB: The story haunted me from the first moment I heard about it. ... Full Article

In my opinion, Firecracker is a true American original, one of the best films I've seen so far this year. It's about the impossibility of chaining one's spirit. ... Full Article

Adam Barnick B efore an afternoon filled with informative panels and exciting short films, I was lucky enough to secure an interview with FIRECRACKER director Steve Balderson, in which we spoke about his motivations for making the film, his views... ... Full Article

11/06/2005 Firecracker B (NR; 1:52) What's the matter with Kansas?If you've ever read "In Cold Blood" or seen "Carnival of Souls," you know that something wicked can lurk in those amber waves of grain. ... Full Article

Madame Pince will be played by Sally Mortemore. Manchester Online reports: " As soon as she finishes her stint at the Octagon in mid-January Sally is off to join the filming of the second Harry Potter film, Harry Potter And ... Full Article