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Cure 1997
A detective and forensic psychologist work together to discover the cause of unexplainable, connected murders. Written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the psychological thriller meditatively journeys through the vast expanse of downtown Tokyo, from rooftops to police stations and abandoned seaside buildings. Kōji Yakusho (as Detective Kenichi Takabe) exudes honest and urgent concern, delving into the mystery alongside Masato Hagiwara (playing Shin Sakuma), whose forensic insights are delivered with cautious wit. The film’s attentive pace treads quietly toward its unnerving conclusion.
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Bringing Up Baby 1938
Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant Star in a 1938 screwball comedy chock-full of gags, prat-falls, and large felines. The love story centers around palaeontologist David Huxley (played by Grant) and Susan Vance (Hepburn), who charmingly distracts Huxley from the wedding with his research partner planned about a day after their first meeting. Their slapstick antics and goofy misunderstandings are ceaseless, driving the narrative like a whistle pulling the train. Fast-paced dialogue and Hepburn’s sleek comedic timing demand a second viewing.
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God 1972
Woops. I fell for the lure of El Dorado yet again. Will I ever learn?
Werner Herzog’s juggernaut historical escapade involves a crew of Spanish conquistadores on the hunt for the City of Gold. Everything’s a bit topsy-turvy in this one, from the loose camera style to the mysterious and entrancing acting. I could tip my hat to Klaus Kinski and the pan flute player (Robert Eliscu) and call it a day, but that would do a disservice to the…
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El Norte 1983
Two Mayan siblings from Guatemala escape capture by government soldiers, risking a dangerous journey north to live in Los Angeles. Cultural and linguistic dynamism in Central America is explored through a carefully plotted screenplay, highlighting the sibling’s diverging experience in travelling from their hometown. Arid and cactus-filled landscapes bordering the L.A. skyline symbolize an uninsulated and danger-filled parallel between rural and urban realms. Zaide Silvia Guiéterrez (as Rosa) is detailed and natural, and David Villalpando (as her brother, Enrique) is earnest in his enthusiasm.
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