Happy St. Patrick’s day to you all! With its share of absurd humor and heart, this is an underrated little comedy that deserves more attention, especially on this day ☘️ Movies that speak to the importance of community rather than individual ego are certainly a breath of fresh air. A 90 minutes well spent as my wife and I grinned ear to ear while downing our corned beef and Guinness.
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The Eiger Sanction 1975
The big ticket alpine ascent, a truly jaw dropping sequence of its own (which makes for most of the marketing) unfortunately only occupies the latter 20% of the film. Much of the film is weighed down by a rather bland establishment, which lost me several times. Characters and plot lines come and go, few enjoying satisfying arcs. This is an Eastwood vehicle, with a pedestrian supporting cast. Even John William’s score does not inspire, which is a rare miss.
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The Seventh Seal 1957
An existentialist writes a morality play
I finally took the plunge. This is one of those films that is often seen as the gateway to serious “cinema”. And indeed, this was an experience like none other. Immediately the monochromatic starkness, the barebones nature, the striking compositions struck me, ultimately leading to an intense focus on blocking, dialogue and characterization. It felt as if I were watching a theatrical production, rather than a film, a mix of Shakespeare and a medieval…Translated from by -
Aguirre, the Wrath of God 1972
There is madness behind the camera and in front; a visceral portrait of the folly of greed, the abuse of power and the assuming of a god-like persona. Aguirre is a terrifying simple affair, shot in a gritty docu style amidst a stunning, hallucinatory jungle backdrop. It has to be one of the most immersive cinematic experiences of my recent viewing, as I literally felt sweaty watching these poor men drift through the deadening silence of the scorching sun. It’s…
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