J.P. Devine
On the Edge: There’s always something
J.P. Devine mulls an expression that was ingrained in his life by his mother, who used it like a wash cloth or toothbrush.
‘Made in Italy’ about father-son conflicts
Geez, don’t you kinda want to go live in Tuscany? It’s probably one of the most glorious spots Italy offers. You’ve sat through movies filmed in Tuscany. More than 30 films have been shot in one of Italy’s most beautiful and overused regions. You could be watching beautiful movie stars of multiple countries, sipping wine […]
On the Edge: Everything but the kitchen sink
Mulling mountains of debris, J.P. Devine recalls the cast-away collectables of years past.
‘The Diplomat’ is wired to soar, writes JP Devine
Creator Debora Cahn’s (“The West Wing” writer) “The Diplomat” started streaming in late April, and has quickly moved to “Show of the Year” status, which is due primarily to Keri Russell, many if not most of you who are already fans. Let’s talk. Here in Cahn’s super-splendid political thriller, “The Diplomat,” Kate Wyler (Russell) is […]
J.P. Devine: Until the break of day
This Memorial Day, J.P. Devine remembers the adventures of his brothers in the Irish way while keeping their pain and secrets hidden in his heart.
Julia Dreyfus should have passed on ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ writes JP Devine
“Writer-director Nicole Holofcener is the gift that keeps on giving. Consider her work, all of which features the gifts of Catherine Keener: ‘Walking and Talking,’ ‘Lovely and Amazing’ and the wonderful ‘Friends With Money.’ If you’re a Keener fan, welcome home. Happiness is a thing called Keener.” I wrote those words about Nicole Holofcener 2010 […]
On the Edge: Searching for the password to nonagenarian.com
Pondering whether there’s a manual or an app for 90-something-year-olds, J.P. Devine mulls what it means to belong.