I have only seen a few films by the prolific auteur Hong Sang-soo, but I've seen enough to confidently express my appreciation for the rhythm of his filmmaking. He is expert at conveying the contracting and expanding feeling of time through deceptively simple scenes and ordinary moments. In this way, his films serve as sort of cinematic antibodies against the mild cringe of fleeting and banal human interactions.
On a side note, I wanna try makgeolli now!
If you enjoy…
Kazik Radwanski's MATT AND MARA is a sly, observant film that explores the romantic tensions between two reunited friends, a married creative writing professor and a freewheeling author from her past.
The film's ambient conflict unfolds through Matt and Mara's naturalistic conversations and familiar body language. The viewer is positioned primarily from Mara's perspective, so we gain insight into their past relationship not only through their interactions together but also through what Mara says and does when Matt isn't around.…
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I want to preface my thoughts here by saying that I prefer to touch on how a film makes me feel over speaking on its technical merits, although this one does have many, my emotional response guides my words in a much more genuine way.
At first glance Occupied City may seem a bit much to take on in one sitting, but I strongly recommend giving it a chance in a cinema. Listening to the…
A collision of zany Looney Tunes-inspired antics, slapstick feats reminiscent of Buster Keaton, and an internal logic dialed into the mechanics of role-playing video games. A truly distinct effort with all the makings of a modern cult classic!
Best watched with a crowd, so come see it when we play it as part of DGC Video on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00PM
x Laurie
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