Saturday, November 30, 2013
Abschied von gestern (1966)
The story of Anita G., a young East German migrant to West Germany and her struggle to adjust to her new life.
A classic of New German cinema which coolly and at times whimsically depicts the tragic fate of its protagonist using diverse methods of alienation.
Halliwell*: "Witty and remarkably light-hearted satirical comedy which can be fully understood only by those living in Germany in the sixties."
Friday, November 29, 2013
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First Lines: A. B. Guthrie, Jr. - The Way West
The day dawned clear, but it had rained the night before, the sudden squally rain of middle March.
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New Stuff: Yasmine Hamdan
Recently reviewed in the German newspaper DIE ZEIT I decided to get the album.
The Next Three Days (2010)
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder.
A thriller based on the plan and execution of an escape and strangely has little interest in the initial crime and its implications for those involved.
Maltin**1/2: "Generally well-acted thriller occasionally strains credibility and fails to fully exploit some intriguing plot elements. But writer-director Haggis often generates suspense and offers an exciting high-speed getaway in his Americanized remake of the 2008 French thriller POUR ELLE."
R.I.P. Saul Leiter
Sadly, one of my favourite photographers has passed away.
Eulogy:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2013/11/postscript-saul-leiter-1923-2013.html#slide_ss_0=1
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
First Lines: James Gould Cozzens - Guard of Honor
Through the late afternoon they flew southeast, going home to Ocanara at about two hundred miles an hour.
