ISABEL ROSE: A Refreshing New Breeze for the American Cinema.

The press release stated, ANYTHING BUT LOVE pays homage to the type of movie that was a staple of the American moviegoers diet in the 40’s and 50’s. Shot in an approximation of Technicolor, and employing many of the techniques made popular by such legendary filmmakers as Vincent Minnelli and Arthur Freed, ANYTHING recollects those films while presenting an original story set in contemporary Manhattan.  If you are familiar with BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, FUNNY FACE, BAND WAGON or PILLOW TALK, you are in for a real treat.  While not a satire, ANYTHING is certainly an experience in nostalgia, not only for the good old days of cinema but also for a time when glamour was everything and the spotlights shined on beautiful men and women and when the world danced."  Rose's film festivals and awards include: 2003 Newport International Film Festival, 2003 Philadelphia Film Festival, 2003 River Run Film Festival, Audience Favorite, 2003 George Lindsay Film Festival, Golden Lion Award , 2002 San Diego Film Festival, Best Up and Coming Actress (Isabel Rose), 2002 Austin Film Festival, 2002 Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, 2002 Palm Springs Film Festival. But, what attracted Rose and  director Robert Cary to the subject matter of ANYTHING BUT LOVE?, Cary  said: " I’ve always loved the musicals and romances of Hollywood’s golden era, specifically those films produced by the majors between the mid-30’s and mid-50’s.  My writing partner, Isabel Rose, wanted to make a film about staying true to one’s dreams when being urged to be practical and realistic.  She also wanted to look at the New York cabaret world.  On top of that, we both share a deep sense of nostalgia and feel for the Manhattan of a bygone era and the way it has been represented in film.  And let’s not forget both of our deep love of music! So we put all that together and out came ANYTHING BUT LOVE. "

It must have been a challenge for Rose and Cary to recreate the 1940’s and 1950’s glamour in modern day New York. A challenge to bring back to the screen the glamour, fantasies, nostalgia and vanished golden era of Hollywood. Especially, when full steam action movies, Kung Fu high kicks and raging violence scenes have become the favorite choice (choix de rigueur) of the  American cinema moviegoers new generation! It could be, even a risky financial undertaking. But, the immense talents of both Rose and Cary could and would attenuate the severity  of  such a high financial risk. Rose  is a real artist with visions, esthetic integrity and unsurpassed talent. Cary is meticulous with an alert cinematographic zeal.

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