February 2011
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Film Journal #85 - Alejandro González Iñárritu's...
This is Iñárritu’s best film since “Amores Perros.” It powerfully weaves elements of melodrama and magic realism. It’s heavy themes of loss, fatherhood and immigration are strongly supported by its gorgeous poetic imagery. Bardems deserves the Oscar over Firth. I feel like I need to redo my top ten of 2010 list to include “Biutiful.”
January 2011
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Film Journal #84 - Gaspar Noé's "Irreversible"...
This film rendered me speechless. Never have I been more disturbed, entranced and captivated by a movie. I want to rewatch it again and again to uncover the masterful technique involved in creating it, but I’m not sure if I can stomach two of the film’s key scenes. Truly an original piece of cinema.
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Is our generation too self-aware to be happy? →
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Friend and creative collaborator, Gerry Maravilla, and I had a very introspective conversation yesterday about the almost palpable collective misery of our generation. It reminded me of Jean M. Twenge’s Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled — and…
A summation of an introspective conversation about self-awareness amongst a...
“This is a big surprise. I don’t agree with the concept of award ceremonies, but...”
– Banksy (via banksystreetart) on his Academy Award nomination for Exit Through The Gift Shop (via terrycraig)
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Film Journal #83 - Gavin Hood's "X-Men Origins:...
Well there’s two hours of my life I’m never going to get back.
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WatchDerp.
An odd video project by Gerry Maravilla.
Music and dance skills by Sam Sles.
Canon T2i. Final Cut Pro. Saturday night silliness.
Full Screen It!
The Untitled Pr0ject
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Film Journal #82 - Woody Allen's "Manhattan"...
Not everybody gets corrupted. You have to have a little faith in people.
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Film Journal #81 - Alejandro González Iñárritu's...
Powerhouse performances and an intricate plot line make for an intriguing second film by Mexican director Iñárritu. It occasionally veers into melodrama territory, but the films poetic imagery and thematic aspirations make it worthy viewing. Benicio Del Toro is incredible.
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Film Journal #80 - Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere"...
A welcomed changed of pace and an example of subtle filmmaking. A deceivingly simple and minimal film with rich emotional texture. Few modern filmmakers seem to understand loneliness quite like Sofia Coppola does.
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Film Journal #79 - Jean-Luc Godard's "A Woman Is a...
What a fun movie. The freemoving camera, use of light streaks and an endearing performance from Anna Karinamade make this an utter joy to watch from start to finish. Godard’s visual style in this movie must have heavily influenced Paul Thomas Anderson when he was shooting “Punch-Drunk Love.”
This film inhabits the spirit of classic musicals, but there is little to no singing....
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Film Journal #78 - Michel Gondry's "The Green...
Why, Michel Gondry? Why? A movie that matches the aesthetics and style of 1990s super hero films. A few funny moments thanks to Christoph Waltz and his cartoon super villain style. Otherwise, this film is a tonal mess that feels as though everyone was fighting for a different vision and no one won. A series of compromises where everyone was probably unhappy with the end product. I mean, I...
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Film Journal #77 - Jean-Luc Godard's "Pierrot Le...
A film about an artist in an existential crisis, which mirrors the condition of the filmmaker himself at this time. Richard Brody’s essay on Godard’s film is an informative and enlightening read that acts as strong companion piece. At least it did for me, for I needed a historical context to appreciate the greater subtext of this film. I loved the use of primary colors in this movie...
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Film Journal #76 - Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless"...
A game changer that stands the test of time. It gets better upon repeated viewings.
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“Who said that time heals all wounds? It would be better to say that time heals...”
– Chris Marker, Sans Soleil (1983)
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Film Journal #75 - Chris Marker's "Sans Soleil"...
A fascinating meditation on the nature of memory. An essay style, experimental documentary film that moved me. The movie is under the creative commons and can be viewed here. You have no reason not to watch this film.
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“The worst thing that can happen to a filmmaker is that he is given everything he...”
– Guillermo Del Toro
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Top 10 Films of 2010
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Film Journal #74 - Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone"...
Bold, bleak and beautiful.
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