A really great set with the addition of good crowd work too :grinning:
Many reenactments that feel less period & more '68-'71 era. Like the book by Kenneth Anger this takes sensational stories without examination. (The viewer would be well advised to further research any of the tales in order to gain the truth)
Prompted to watch after seeing that the property is listed for auction. A happy film of human animal bonding. Tinged by the sadness that both Tony & Scrunch have passed on.
A grittier version than the 1969 John Wayne vehicle. After a back-to-back watch of both films this Cohen brother's version is the one I prefer. There is little that is changed between the two films, but the few differences do result in changes to the films overall 'feel'.
A document of family, side by side with the gritty street life of 80s New York. Voyeuristic home video is seldom so redolent of Rear Window.
Still effective comedy when viewed in 2021 (some sections even more so!)
Brilliantly layered dialogue, & inner monologue, make this short film worthy of multiple viewing.
A cornucopia of skits, sketches & animation. Also the first movie appearance of a young Anthony Kiedis as a betting mad school kid.
A pinnacle stand-up performance from 1983. The intervening years have not been kind to some of the material though. Thank goodness for the universality of ... "ICE CREAM!"
The film's not over 'til Lynda Carter cameos. :wink:
Although packed with action sequences the story does feel slow. Come for Traci Lords, stay for popcorn wielding gunmen & continuity snafus.
Visually arresting thanks to a stylish direction that can be divisive. The undeniable take away of this film is that sometimes you can create a musical soundtrack that is better than the film it accompanies.
The scintillating dialogue is the primary attraction, delivered with crisp pace by Curtis & Lancaster. The bright neon night city of New York also provides a gorgeous backdrop in the exteriors.
A beautiful crafted elegy to the Polaroid film. Light on the history but heavy on the artful meaning to the subjects featured. Slow in structure, giving weight to the emotional gravity. (Unexpected Werner Herzog was a highpoint :sunglasses:)
Not your usual rape revenge movie... that may prove challenging with its ending. Pace wise it is an overly slow film.
A documentary that becomes more & more uncomfortable as we follow "Christian".
The interview Alan Bailey did with Tim Molloy for The Movie maker Podcast was my entry point for seeing this film. I was prepared for a behavioural downward spiral but ... wow
Shame no 2nd series, but I guess that makes the 6 episodes we do have more precious.
Beautifully measured short film, with sparkling real-life performances from Melina & Yiannis. The dialogue realistically light & hesitant, the glances awkward then accepting. The ending, encapsulating the often experienced exploration of youth.
Often cited as a stand-out lead role for Marlon Brando, for me the best person performance is from Lee Marvin as Chino. He breathes a realness into the character, the hard-bitten motorcycle gang leader (that Johnny isn't quite the match too)
Taken 30 years (& having seen 'that' pottery scene parodied in so many other films) but I've FINALLY watched Ghost. Overall not a bad film.
A great examination of the Showgirls film & phenomenon.
A movie that was critically lambasted on release stands the test of time. Showgirls is rich for reinterpretation & reinvention as is shown by the stage productions / tributes.
A search for one soldier among the chaos of war, gives the opportunity for superb acting performances both big & small.
The assembled reconstruction of the filmed part of Something's Got To Give is a great testament to what could have been. [Presented as the ending to the 2001 documentary Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days]
What a fantastic & poignant examination of the final uncompleted filming. The assembled reconstruction of the filmed part of Something's Got To Give is a great testament to what could have been.
An interesting window into Coney Island attractions of 1903 and how attitudes to animal welfare have changed in the ensuing 100 years. The film has no strong narrative & is a peculiar survival of films from this era.
It's a rarity that a sequel is as good as the first film, but this manages to achieve that & still bring surprise twists to the story.
Very much a film of it's time that is enhanced in the Kino Lorber DVD release with the Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Nick Redman. An amusing, informative & engaging commentary.
Laconic movie with Wakefield's signature naturalistic filming style & classical music track. Georgina Spelvin is a standout as Bathsheba, physical jokes played perfectly!
