(Within U.S.A.), 2023 INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE, 100 SWAN WAY, OAKLAND CA 94621-1428 | (510)632-1366 | (510)568-6040 FAX |. That mushroom-cloud climax was straight out of Kings 1979 novel, but this new finale is an original concept that the author has been mulling for a while. Acting is decent and story is good, but gets a little "conspiracy " focused. They talk about shipping the stock to mexico, where the paperwork doesn't matter. Many of these advocates know little, or dont seem to care, about this industry, its culture, and its values. Photo Cr: Robert Falconer/CBS 2020 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. An abslt moving story! Thats the rub of this thriller: seemingly good people turn bad when money and property rule. /Type /XObject I really enjoyed this movie, based on a true story! The Stand at Paxton County, an independently produced drama now streaming on Netflix, has a surprisingly straightforward message: Our freedoms and property rights are at risk when dogmatic special interests use the legislative process to achieve their goals. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz I really like that. On the hillside behind the house are cows and sheep that often ignore first-time director Brett Hedlunds orders for quiet on the set. This place cant get a break, and as remote as the state is, we have an abiding interest in its extracurricular mayhem. This movie was slow, plodding and telegraphed many of its suprises. What are its values? , an independently produced drama now streaming on Netflix, has a surprisingly straightforward message: Our freedoms and property rights are at risk when dogmatic special interests use the legislative process to achieve their goals. Bounty hunter Sharkey tracks criminals across the galaxy in his converted, rocket-powered ice-cream truck -- with help from his 10-year . Freedom Took a Hit During the Coronavirus Pandemic. We dont say her name, and the script doesnt have her called by her name. Is she a vision? Writers: Carl Morris and David Michael O'Neill. Through wrestling, I was able to get the town and the school turned around and behind me.. Solid movie with great lead, but the story becomes implausible, Unimaginable how the ranchers were treated, Excellent movie about political corruption. Cinematography was good, and the score and sound very fitting. /Length 7 0 R It had nagged at him that he was able to have Flagg come back in a slightly altered form, but not so Mother Abagail. It's a story of corruption. As much as this little B drama may seem plot hackneyed, the message about the threat to our freedom is loud and clear. At some point, people do have to make a stand. Digital Media Manager. When the local sheriff dispossess them of their land, military operations medic Jenna and her father come together . Im very glad you noticed that, actually. To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. The supporting cast also was very competent and real in their roles. What responsibility do human beings have to live with each other, and the world around them? David M. O'Neill. An enjoyable film, but you'll need patience before anything really interesting starts to happen. A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent to confiscate the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses. The arrival of this new TV adaptation seemed like a good way to offer this extended part of the story to his Constant Readers. By the end of the 2018, he will have produced 11 total movies in various parts of the city, and estimated hes injected $40 million into the local economy with patronage at many restaurants and businesses. Had it for years. A convoluted story and muddled politics mark "The Stand at Paxton County," a neo-Western thriller that could have stood stronger with a more straightforward narrative. Is it kind of a level up for Abagail? Interesting idea, yet lacking in good direction, The Stand at Paxton County manages to be a film that started well enough, yet struggled in its second half in establishing a proper conclusion to the film. Good story presenting the abuse of power by activist groups taking advantage of ranchers. /Filter /DCTDecode It was very prejudicial; it was very tough to get along when all you wanted was to be a kid and fit in. I think that is a totally fair way to read it. Shes clearly real in the same sense, I suppose, that Flagg is real. Good movie once you get over the errors. C q" 7) That was always what we were headed for. Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch, Part 2. However, more than half of the crew stays in hotels, providing large amounts of taxable dollars. My family lived this nightmare. Netflix has a little drama, The Stand at Paxton County, that can be neglected for its hackneyed plot but not ignored for the real-life application of a new law opening ranches in the NW to exploitation and old-fashioned rustling. The Stand at Paxton County is based on the true story of Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Gary Dassinger. But I like this idea that they are obviously going to fight again at some point, and who know how thatll turn out. Film data from TMDb. "The Stand at Paxton County" is inspired by the story of the Dassinger Ranch in Stark County, North Dakota . Netflix has a little drama, The Stand at Paxton County, that can be neglected for its hackneyed plot but not ignored for the real-life application of a new law opening ranches in the NW to exploitation and old-fashioned rustling. Had it for years, King told me. Find all 8 songs in The Stand at Paxton County Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. YeahThat's pretty much it. Mobilesite. When the shooting moves outside, the common area doubles as a make-up studio. 2 talking about this. The estranged child returning to find their roots is also so familiar its clich. Director Brett Hedlund Writers Carl Morris A bit slow. They get it done, they put the money on the screen and they tell good stories. He was charged for a felony and had his horses seized after the state legislature passed the Century Code which allows individuals to report suspected animal abuse and those animals can be seized by law enforcement without due process. Highlight for me was watching character actor Christopher McDonald work in another crooked roll. The movie presents a real problem with overreach perpetrated by special interest groups who created loopholes in laws, passed in the name of helping needy animals. This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone. This film is a surprise, predictable plot - but for some reason I found it very compelling and interesting, it has a slow first half as it sets up the characters and main story line. Ali Afshar has been on countless movie sets as an actor and producer, but the location of the Petaluma natives latest project is on a special patch of land - his childhood home. /BitsPerComponent 8 The Sheriff was creepy but I have a hard time seeing him as anything but Shooter McGavin. McDonald said his wife is a San Rafael native and is a big fan of Petaluma. It's a mystery thriller that tells the true story of a rancher in North Dakota that fights back against a local sheriff. The Stand at Paxton County (2020) R 05/02/2020 (US) Thriller 1h 42m User Score. Numb and mindless. Their plan was to take the "starved . In the true story, there were horses, cattle, a few llamas, a dog and cats on the ranch. Truly an idiot. A new state law, however, allows anyone to claim animal abuse, triggering an investigation by a local veterinarian (Marwa Bernstein). It felt more like a Lifetime TV show, and that's not a bad thing. endobj He found what I think is a really cool, interesting, different way to do it. See The Stand at Paxton County: youll learn something about N. Dakota, the wild West, and the vulnerability livestock owners face every day. Brett Hedlund. His one directing gig so far. There's a fun, punch the air kill near the end which I'm guessing wasn't based on actual events. /Producer ( Q t 4 . Possibly for profit. His horses are skinny and, to the naked eye, look malnourished. I wish that I could write an essay about why exactly the turtle should be there at that angle and watching them enter the house, when I confess that it was largely just an Easter egg for the constant Reader. The premise of good/innocent folks pitted against corrupt/greedy government officials is always interesting but only successful if dealth with deftly and competently. February 12, 2021 The title of the final episode of The Stand was was "The Circle Closes," which may help explain why Stephen King brought his end-of-the-world saga to a conclusion that was. Evidence: This is what happened the day Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed. Just because its the kid in the Stephen King universe doesnt mean that its going to be wholesome or benevolent. The original jury from rural Colleton County consisted of 12 members and 6 alternates but by the end was down to only one alternate after several were dismissed for medical reasons and one was . 2020 Overview. Starring: Jacqueline Toboni, Michael O'Neill, Tyler Jacob Moore. She couldnt go, obviously, to Vegas to confront the dark man, because she was eight months pregnant. << All of this is suspicious to Connellys estranged daughter Janna (Jacqueline Toboni, The L Word, Grimm), an army combat medic summoned home when her father becomes gravely ill. She sees that the ranch has fallen into disrepair despite her fathers hiring of a full-time ranch hand. Connellys livelihood, and the family farm, are threatened when the vet declares his horses unfit and abused, and the local sheriff (Christopher McDonald, Ballers, Real Bros of Simi Valley) seizes his livestock. The Circle Closes Ep#109 Pictured: James Marsden as Stu Redman and Odessa Young as Frannie Goldsmith of the CBS All Access series THE STAND. {Mm<2 Who knows whats in that corn? 5) More at Superb casting and editing, and the humor never felf forced. And nowhere in the movie is the mistreatment of animals glorified. The Stand at. When people ask, Well, did you give Stephen King notes? I say, Yes, I did. A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent on confiscating the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses. But while I'm usually quick to quit on a movie and condemn everyone associated with it, I throroughly enjoyed this movie with it's honest sincerity. Lets break down some of what were seeing. Fergus Falls is in MN. What do you do when your elected 'officials', or unelected bureaucrats are crooks? We knew that it was something that he had been kicking around, but we didnt know for certain whether he was going to actually write it and trust us to make it. 2020 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 42m | Independent Movies. He has always regarded Mother Abagail and Flagg as two sides of a coin. /CA 1.0 The Stand at Paxton County Movie Score Suite Soundtrack Theme (2020).Composed By: Jamie Christopherson.All rights to this material belong to Forrest Films.I . It IS something we can all relate to. With Flagg on the beach presenting himself to this new group of potential converts or acolytes. Newb writers Carl Morris and David Michael O'Neill put the story together quite well and smoothly, but the pacing certainly needed a pick-up, as the 102 min runtime felt long and dragged out. In N Dakota? The porch beside the kitchen door is where the sound director is set up. Sharkey The Bounty Hunter. /AIS false In the book, thats where Whoopi Goldbergs character, Mother Abagail, originally lives. It also identifies some serious issues with the way that laws are made, applied and abused. x;]"HO =y&ms.^7[m@'qwXGcW/ @c/n>% mqR.H=PsDgv35+)M-U._~g)c5"X0&l =eqTf =sCeF)bO>r;mo)ME8vjF#fx $lX8bx. Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Podcast: Independent Outlook / Conversations, Podcast: Independent Truths with Dr. Scott Atlas, The FDA is Too Little Too Late in Tinkering with Covid-19 Booster Schedules. Will It Recover? The Stand is most likely to lose its audience when it fails to give dimension to the animal rights activists. No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. The story offers a cluttered web of players and schemes in its rural potboiler design, and the production is flat but committed. 2020 | Maturity Rating: R | 1h 42m | Social Issue Dramas. And thats where they find, obviously, this little girl who seems to be some kind of potential reincarnation of Mother Abagail. Bonus: Suprise appearance from Shooter McGavin. Although nothing in the plot can be considered remotely new, except for the legal boondoggle that propels it, a little bell of awareness rings about our fellow Americans ability to encroach on our freedoms by pursuing our property by legal means. We always had intended to end it the way the expanded edition ends, which is how we ended it, right? I think thats very true. 2020 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 42m | Dramas. Why are you starting a society? /SMask /None>> /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent to confiscate the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Like, the good side won the battle this time, and so she is now more powerful. The failure to give these characters more complexity limits the movies ability to elevate the story and broaden its appeal to general audiences. Here, less is more and I give full credit to the director for not only realizing it but getting the cast to respect it. Netflix has a little drama, The Stand at Paxton County, that can be neglected for its hackneyed plot but not ignored for the real-life application of a new law opening ranches in the NW to exploitation and old-fashioned rustling. There is something about a bad social issue drama I can really get behind. It feels like a 'Made For TV' type film and I couldn't see this playing at any megaplexes. She discovers their once-pristine ranch now in disrepair and a local Sheriff with nefarious ties targeting local ranchers livestock. American Wrestler was one of four movies Afshar brought to Petaluma in 2017, backed by Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil. According to the opening card, this is based on a actual events. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. It's a 7/10 from me. stream And I just felt like it was very important [for the audience] to have that same uncertainty that our characters do about whats going on around them. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. And that, yes, Mother Abagail seems to be even more powerful than she was. The Stand at Paxton County, an independently produced drama now streaming on Netflix, has a surprisingly straightforward message: Our freedoms and property rights are at risk when dogmatic special interests use the legislative process to achieve their goals. Yeah, actually shes, I think, 12. It's just uh, kind of boring for most of the movie. TMDb Is she real? << 3 0 obj Where the policing in this country can be be dangerous and out right corruptible. Its about these bigger powers that try to get this legislation passed and get these sheriffs and authority figures behind them, Afshar said. Afshar and his family lived on the 20-acre parcel in the 1970s and 80s. Its a cosmic power mentioned in It, its a presence in The Dark Tower series , I was going to say, how did you approach that? But I wanted to do it in a way that was not preachy.. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Its very clear, I think, that she is supposed to be some manifestation of Abagail. I thought it was excellent even with it's flaws. Produced by Forrest Films in collaboration with Protect the Harvest, "The Stand At Paxton County" is a thriller that depicts the story of a military veteran who comes home to find her aging father harassed by the local sheriff, who is intent on confiscating . The Stand is surprisingly engaging despite its use of well-trodden themes. We dont have $20 million to market it, so were relying on friends to get the word out so we can keep it going., Most of the crew has been consistent throughout each Petaluma production. Hes not completely vanquished, but hes certainly weakened and he needs to rebuild. Be the first to contribute. Decided to take a chance on it and was not disappointed. Were you part of those discussions with King? << The production company also rents five homes year-round to help house the 100-person crew. The story underlying The Stand, inspired by a real event, centers on a familys attempt to save its farm from corrupt public officials in South Dakota. Between takes, the crew finds cooler air under the shade of a sprawling tree in the front yard. Watch it, keeping in mind that it's not an imperfect vessel. A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent on confiscating the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses. endobj It is heartfelt and sad. And I wanted to write about Christian mythology. Great acting and timely storyline. This movie was like a poor made for tv flick. A new state law, however, allows anyone to claim animal abuse, triggering an investigation by a local veterinarian (, All of this is suspicious to Connellys estranged daughter Janna (, are a staple of the traditional westerns and modern thrillers. IMDb This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. Money buys anything until someone takes a stand. I love the idea, without hitting it too hard, of these forces as eternal. I have to admit I read that and I was like, Go mom, laughs Clea Newman Soderlund, speaking about her fathers posthumous memoir, Its Either Going to Be Really Funny, or Theyre Going to Be Horrified: An Oral History of. Just make the sodding film, will you. And theres always going to be this other side of it that is appealing to peoples genuine care for and instinct to protect each other. Over the course of two days, Murdaugh testified for a total of about 10 hours, during which he abruptly changed his alibi the night of the murders and confessed to a wide array of financial crimes against his former law firm and clients. I was drawn in by the captivating charm projected by the lead. But Tobonis portrayal of the daughter, pushed away then reluctantly pulled back by family obligations, is convincing. Unlike the old time Westerns, the villains of the piece don't necessarily look the part, they're dressed up as your average law abiding citizen, but with larceny in their heart and a lack of human compassion. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Cast Starring. It's not until the film ends that you're shocked into recognition that this was actually based on a true life case, at which time there comes an appreciation that the characters in the story were heroes in taking on corrupt law enforcement. Murdaugh Trial: Live Coverage. 1 2 . >> Is that coincidence? The new Title allows a neighboring rancher or farmer to claim neglect and, with a vet . jdesando 20 January 2021 Netflix has a little drama, The Stand at Paxton County, that can be neglected for its hackneyed plot but not ignored for the real-life application of a new law opening ranches in the NW to exploitation and old-fashioned rustling. 8 . /ca 1.0 84K views 2 years ago #Netflix #NewOnNetflix After battling overseas, a soldier comes home to care for her ailing father, only to end up battling corruption to save their land. But the story needs to be told. There is some order, some higher power watching. The problem involves bad hombres trying legally to benefit from seizing livestock, and good people hamstrung by the new law. Contrary to the initial claim of the first reviewer, just a cursory research on the web verifies that the basics of this story are true. Much of Afshars childhood was portrayed in the film American Wrestler: The Wizard, a highly-acclaimed picture that starred Jon Voight, William Fichtner, George Kosturos and Afshar, among others, chronicling his journey as an immigrant child and state wrestling champion at Casa Grande High School. 4 0 obj My heart goes out to any family, rancher or business that has endured such a thing. Clearly shes not reincarnated in that her spirit is born into a new body or something, because that girl is a little older. I'm glad though that this film wasn't Hollywood glorified. m-1]iOkAxeTM0:8G? Some flaws, but it's a story. Based on a true story of chapter 23 shenanigans, this is a taut, well put together film with solid acting. , just to name a few). Connelly and other ranchers know that this condition is cyclical and that their horses will soon return to a healthy weight. I feel like theres a real Garden of Eden thing going on with Kings script. In paxton county, a daughter comes home to find there's a sherrif harassing her dad, and using animal care protection laws to take his livestock away. Before assuming the Biblical references are overwrought, King himself said that religious scripture influenced the story. Photo Cr: Robert Falconer/CBS 2020 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In this case, the injustice is meted out against ranchers and farmers. If you like predictable, uninspired, Hallmark movies, this may be the film for you. Every single review he/she leaves, same complaint, "overuse" of something. Based on true events illustrating what can happen when misguided fanatical animal rights people create opportunity for corrupt law enforcers to steal peoples property. It keeps you on edge. Based on a true story as the basic synopsis says; A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent on confiscating the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses. As mystery, the film is pretty pedestrian; as a wakeup call for ranchers, farmers, and those sympathetic to their struggles, it succeeds getting attention, if only to point out how property rights can be endangered, and, of course, basic freedom. The plot takes sinister turns including poisoning and murder. The sheriff and the veterinarian are not nuanced characters, but given the genre and film tradition, most audiences wont stumble on these tropes. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! Out in the cornfield behind this home is a young girl (Kendall Joy Hall) who seems to be that old womans resurrected spirit. And a lot of mumbling of lines. HOWARD: Doctor, Entrepreneur, Civil Rights Pioneer, ELEVEN PRESIDENTS: Promises vs. I said, its appearance hints that there is a benevolent spirit. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. As I write this, amid COVID-19 plandemic, we have this going on in our country. All products featured on Vanity Fair are independently selected by our editors. The Stand at Paxton County. Yes, thats very astute, and you are completely correct. Although it's a similar story to what we saw in so many old westerns. The acting was good, the story was excellent, and there were not lots of CGI -- just lots of appreciated scenery. The Stand at Paxton County R , 1h 42m Mystery & Thriller Directed By: Brett Hedlund In Theaters: Streaming: May 3, 2020 Do you think we mischaracterized a critic's review? He has fond memories of sprinting down the long driveway to Old Adobe Road whenever he could spot the encroaching school bus. Now that it has aired, the spoilers are out, and its time to analyze with showrunner Benjamin Cavell. Results in Achieving Limited Government. It is a story about a conspiracy to claim falsely that animal abuse HAD occurred in order to seize the ranch. Its a mystery thriller that tells the true story of a rancher in North Dakota that fights back against a local sheriff that capitalized on poorly-worded laws to seize his animals and throw him in jail. A film of two halves, where the first is a ponderous yet interesting equine-noir (they exist apparently) and the second a small-town-corrupt sheriff-thriller that sadly gets very silly near the end - it's got a real whiff of TV movie to it. 2 talking about this. Great acting by all! Did he volunteer, or did you ask him to write a new ending? Director: Brett Hedlund. Very good. For a film about modern day cattle rustlers, this ain't half bad. It shows how corrupt well-intentioned laws can become. All rights reserved.