A day in the life, Apr 17, objet trouvé
Saturday, December 26, 2020
The Iron Giant (1999)
A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.
Wonderfully
crafted animation feature creates a nostalgic as well as ironic view of
50s Cold War hysteria and presents a quite contemporary pacifist
message.
Halliwell***: "Set at a time of Cold War and nuclear paranoia and the
beginnings of space exploration, this is an engaging, well-animated
fable of pacifism and self-realisation that should find a ready audience
among adults as well as children."
Maltin***: "Striking and original animated feature gently pokes fun at
1950s paranoia (and sci-fi movies)...That writer-director Bird and his
animators can bring such feeling to a metallic character is just one of
this film's triumphs."
Friday, December 25, 2020
Thelma (2017)
A confused religious girl tries to deny her feelings for a female friend who's in love with her. This causes her suppressed subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers to reemerge with devastating results.
Intense and atmospheric supernatural thriller is more psychological drama than horror with some good disturbing scenes and a great lead performance by Eili Harboe.
Charlotte et Véronique, ou Tous les garçons s'appellent Patrick (1959)
Two French college girls each meet a boy named Patrick and quickly realize that it is less a coincidence then they think.
A nicely executed tale (written by Rohmer) convinces with its light touch and witty dialogues.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Emerald Cities (1983)
A young woman leaves her boozy father behind to seek her fortune in San Francisco.
Madcap off-kilter independent black comedy genuinely encapsulates the absurdist apocalyptic sense of its time - plus the music.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
First Lines: Kim Stanley Robinson - 2312
Alex's memorial ceremony began as Swan was straggling up Terminator's great central staircase.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Hot Thrills and Warm Chills (1967)
Three women who haven't seen each other for years meet at a motel to
talk about what they've done since they were together, and also to plan a
heist of the King of Sex's crown during the upcoming Mardi Gras
carnival.
Hilariously inadequate and very cheaply made sexploitation with barely a plot and no talent to be found here - except for Perez Prado's contribution to the soundtrack.
