Red Eye Caught this one Saturday night while I was in DC. I was excited to see it because I thought I'd seen the previews for it - turns out I was completely wrong and had mistaken this movie for Flightplan (the whole time I'm going, "when is this little girl going to get lost?!?!"). And what a mistake it was as I later found out this one was the latest from the Wes Craven collection.Craven has truly mastered the art of "almost B" movies: movies that include too many somewhat big name actors and provide a hair too much entertainment to be full-fledge "B." Yet, they are just too horrid to actually be remembered once they hit video. This one was no exception, it was typical Craven all the way, down to the standard knife scene (no one got slashed up though - the turning of a new leaf?). Yet and still, when it comes down to it this one might be best Craven movie to hit the screens in a long time; better put: within a pile of shit, this particular terd isn't quite as stinky as the rest.
Keep the River on Your Right A friend of mine mentioned this movie to me a year or so ago and sparked my initial intrigue. It wasn't until this past weekend however that I had both the time and the Netflix account required to view it (I haven't been able to find this movie any other place).While not the best documentary I've seen, I did enjoy the film - I'd classify it as decent. It pretty much chronicled Tobias' return to two indigenous tribes he spent time with in the 50's. Unfortunately, the film put too much emphasis on Tobias' level of cultural participation and acceptance for my tastes. It seemed the film was aimed at more red-state viewers, to whom alternate social practices are not accepted and some of the things Tobias did would come off as a real shock. I enjoyed the film because I can totally relate to Tobias' urge to experience foreign things and not just observe or visit them. While I haven't gone to some of the lengths he has in becoming one with an area, I've definitely tried to get a sense of the local culture wherever I've gone. So I naturally have a huge amount of respect and admiration for a man who's taken this thinking to the highest level. For me, the film would have been more interesting if the director put a greater emphasis on how the cultures have evolved since Tobias' departure. Tobias was enamored with purity and humanity he observed in the tribes during his stay; it would have been nice to have a deeper analysis (from Tobias) on whether or not those characteristics were still inherent today.
Nine Queens I signed up for Netflix last week, and this was the first movie I received. Although the title is similar to the last movie I saw, this one was much different!Nine Queens is an Argentinian flick about an elaborate heist by two very desperate con artists. My girlfriend found it to be rather slow, but that's probably because she didn't have to read the subtitles like I did (oh yea, the movie's in Spanish). In retrospect, the director does spend a considerable amount of time on character and plot development; however, in the end you find it all to be worth it, as the last twenty minutes or so keep you on the edge of your seat. One of the few things that sucked was the lack of special features on the DVD. There were no extras like deleted scenes or interviews. For a film like this, that kind of thing would have been nice. Definitely worth seeing though if you're a fan of The Usual Suspects or The Game; or if you just want to get a taste of Buenos Aires and Argentinian film.
9 Songs Checked this one out yesterday with my girlfriend. I'd heard a this movie was banned in a few countries, so naturally I was like, "yup, gotta go see that one." It was a relatively short film, about a short term relationship. There was a ton of explicit sex, which is how it got its reputation, but once you see past that, it's actually a pretty good movie. The director touches on a lot of topics that take place within a relationship without giving too much explanation; leaving much to be interpreted by the viewer.Seeing it with your significant other, be a serious significant or casual, is the best way. The couple in the flim spend enought time together that long term lovers will have something to relate to, yet their time together is short enough that newer, more casual couples can take something away from the film too.
The Incredibles This was one of the best films I've seen in a long time, and easily my favourite Pixar animation installment. My girlfriend and I ended up watching it twice, and laughing just as hard the second time! "Mee-lon, da'ling. Mee-lon" - that was classic.
City of God Checked out City of God this weekend - great film!
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