I loved the family dynamic, small town USA, tragedy, and tenderness.k, Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014. Some writers ease the reader into their story, but Nancy Pickard dives right in with The Scent of Rain and Lightning. Are the characters clearly in one camp or the other (revenge or forgiveness)? Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes! Reminiscent of Winter's Bone and offering a similarly powerful leading role to its young star Maika Monroe, The Scent of Rain and Lightning is a well-acted, intelligent thriller that ultimately. Working from a screenplay by Jeff Robison and Casey Twenter, who previously collaborated on 2014s Rudderless, director Blake Robbins (The Sublime and Beautiful) interweaves the present-day story with scenes set several years in the past involving Jodys parents (Maggie Grace, Justin Chatwin). The Scent of Rain and Lightning grabs you from the beginning, and Pickard holds you until the end, keeping you guessing the whole way through. What role does the community play in Billy's conviction? Lightning flashed. Reading Guide| Her grandmother (Bonnie Bedelia), and her uncle, Chase (Mark Webber). Nearly the entire population of Rose is stunned at first. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles season 2 episode 7 review, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles season 2 episode 4 review, Shazam! Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Neither the protective embrace of Jody's three uncles nor the safe haven . Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. It just didn't 'stick', and even a couple of weeks after reading, I have forgotten most of the story. Aleksandar Hemon's characters are romantics. Readalikes| To see our price, add these items to your cart. Casting: Deborah Maxwell Dion, Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. There's room for this story and more like it. Flickering Myth Rating Film: /Movie: , Filed Under: Martin Carr, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Blake Robbins, Bonnie Bedelia, Justin Chatwin, maggie grace, maika monroe, Mark Webber, The Scent of Rain and Lightning. Revelling in ambiguity Robbins takes pleasure in showing the flaws that exist across the board within this small town clan. Western 2018 1 hr 43 min. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY MAR 8, 2010. Do you think Pickard laid sufficient groundwork for the discovery of the killer's identity to be believable? Engrossing, lyrical, and suspenseful, The Scent of Rain and Lightning captures the essence of small-town Americaits heartfelt intimacy and its darkest secretswhere through struggle and hardship people still dare to hope for a better future. , Item Weight The Scent of Rain and Lightning Nancy Pickard, 2010 Random House 211 pp. The introduction of the previous family mystery and current day events intertwine to ensnare the reader and hold them, so that the smell of the rain, the location, and the blood are palpable. Beyond the Book| Dont worry, it wont take long. The ending is Cartwright-like all the way - in retrospect predictable. By page six, she has set up the framework of her novel and by the end of the first chapter, the reader is hooked on a tale of murder, mystery, family and love. Maranda (addlebrained_reader) said: Here are some discussion questions to help get things started. If so, how would you divide them? , Ballantine Books; Reprint edition (February 1, 2011), Language It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. The Scent of Rain and Lighting was a fast read. Pickard constructs a puzzle of interlocking events into which, as the story progresses, we slowly see how each character fits. By creating an account, you agree to the Engrossing, lyrical, and suspenseful, The Scent of Rain and Lightning captures the essence of small-town Americaits heartfelt intimacy and its darkest secretswhere through struggle and hardship people still dare to hope for a better future. This family saga/mystery is set in the little town of Rose located in the Kansas plains where in the mid-70s twenty-something Billy Crosby, a part-timer at the huge Linder ranch, had the audacity and bad taste to brutally murder the patriarch Hugh's older son Hugh-Jay and permanently conceal his wife Laurie, leaving behind a parentless three-year old daughter Jody. Flickering Myth Limited. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Stay on top of new releases: Sign up for our enewsletters to receive reading recommendations in your favorite genres every Tuesday. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. [9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, indicating "generally positive reviews".[10]. By Liam Lacey. No other explanation made sense. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace, Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Will Patton, and Brad Carter. Ashton throwing themself between the witches and anything deadly. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Sold by Findzz and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Unfortunately, those who hold a different opinion are people Jody trusts and respects. The Den of Geek quarterly magazine is packed with exclusive features, interviews, previews and deep dives into geek culture. Character introductions are never straightforward, motives frustratingly vague while performances are uniformly excellent. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. By page six, she has set up the framework of her novel and by the end of the first chapter, the reader is hooked on a tale of murder, mystery, family and love. A gut-punch of a novel about a Cherokee child removed from her family and sent to a Christian boarding school in the 1950s. Combining soft focus close up shots, sobering character moments with richly black scenes of shadowy passion. On a compact budget, Robbins creates an effective southern noir atmosphere; theres an alchemical quality to its editing, akin to Nicolas Roegs hypnotic use of cutting in such films as Walkabout or Dont Look Now. Excerpt. ISBN-13: 9780345471017. The film stars Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace, Justin Chatwin, Mark Webber, Logan Miller, Will Patton, and Brad Carter. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Cinemark Whether Billy Crosby deserved to be in prison for Jodys fathers murder becomes less important than how he got there. Director of photography: Lyn Moncrief When a young woman learns her parents' killer has been released from jail, she is forced to revisit old wounds while discovering the destructive power of hate and the true cost of family secrets. Cloying, sticky, humid and suffocating it promotes tension, permeates every pore and leaves you no closer to closure. The Scent Of Rain And Lightning By Nancy Pickard The Denver Post The series revolves around.. We have now placed Twitpic in an archived state. "The Scent of Rain and Lightning" has recently been compared to "Hell or High Water," and in terms of authenticity and intimacy, the comparison makes sense. Coming Soon. Rather than signpost where the flashbacks begin and end, Robbins lets one scene elide seductively into the next, the plot drifting woozily from Jody as an adult to her childhood and the final hours of her mother, Laurie (Maggie Grace). Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". The storytelling is greatly helped by the plaintive musical score courtesy former members of the indie Philadelphia band East Hundred and by Lyn Moncriefs handheld, impressionistic camerawork. Director Blake Robbins does a great job in cahoots with his cast and crew of completely throwing the audience. Now that the truth is known, do you think that Jody Linder and Collin Crosby can ever truly be together? There was a problem loading your book clubs. Though the double time-line can be confusing, it provides a welcome immediacy to both periods, which converge with a satisfying symmetry. The Scent of Rain and Lightning is a 2017 American drama film directed by Blake Robbins and written by Jeff Robison and Casey Twenter, based on the novel of the same name by Nancy Pickard. "No time to waste," Chiron said. The less we know, the longer our explanations. Icon, Ten Underrated Movies From 2013 That Deserve More Love, Forgotten Horror Movie Sequels You Never Need to See, Dust in the Eye: Ten Tear-Jerking Moments in Action Movies. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. If anyone can understand the notoriety surrounding Jody, its Collin. To receive an email when new reviews/interviews are added to Original-Cin, please provide your email address in the form below. From the opening frame this is an extremely claustrophobia movie, despite its focus on family values, personal unity and a tremendous ensemble cast. Superbly acted, particularly by Monroe, who puts in another winning performance to go alongside her turns in such films as The Guest and It Follows, this is one of those movies where the tension rises so gradually and subtly that its barely perceptible at first. Directed by Blake Robbins. Please try again. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Slow-burning is the most apt description of Blake Robbins Midwestern gothic mystery based on Nancy Pickards 2010 novel. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2013. "Right let us take a little break." Chiron stated. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. : Some writers ease the reader into their story, but Nancy Pickard dives right in with The Scent of Rain and Lightning. 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