*Watched the extended, 32 min cut*
Randomly stumbled upon this thanks to Dan Romer's discography, and became completly blown away when I realized this is by the same director as of Beasts of No Nation, with whom Romer collaborated again 3 years later. Africa probably left huge impact on him/them and I'm glad it did so.
-Such visually satisfying, soothing work, that almost makes you forget this is foremost an advert for fashion brand, not a short film. The cold,…
Watched it two days ago, but I'm so damn overwhelmed by stress last few days, that I couldn't find time to sit down and sort my thoughts on it. I think the anxiety only enhanced the experience of watching it, especially Eisenberg's character felt like starring into mirror. One of the emotionally most impactful movies of this year's Oscars contenders, atleast to me.
I love Urasawa's work. First time I've got introduced to him was through Monster, which caught my attention because 1/3 of it takes place in my country's capital. I didn't know anything about it and just went blind into it - and was rewarded with thoughtful, captivating story that made me almost tear up at the end. Afterwards I've read Billy the Bat, and now I've got my hands on Pluto.
There's just... something charming about his characters. The topics…
Hearing about this movie genuienly put a smile on my face, as last ten, fifteen years of Czech cinema was nothing more than romantic comedies made for your regular Joe, and some biographies sprinkled here and there. Not saying this was some god-sent cinematic masterpiece I'd be running for into cinema, but it was really encouraging to see someone atleast trying to do something new.
Right from the start, you got to feel the huge Vilueneve influence that's following through…
