A Week of Film
In a nutshell, this was my past week:6 days; 6 films.
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Monday:
Boyz N The Hood - A Gangsta/Hood film of the early 90s, this film was not too bad, but provided a slightly scary insight into the life in the 'hood where even if these guys want to get out of this cycle, they are more than often shot dead before they can. What makes this scary is that it is reality.
Tuesday:
The Passion of Joan of Arc (circa 1928) - Yes this film is the epitome of films no one ever wants to see! Black and white, French, Silent, and made in the 1920s. Why watch it i hear you ask? Well its a requirement for a uni subject...
However, do not be fooled! This film is one of the most powerful i have ever seen, beyond explanation....but it may have something to do with a faithful woman dying for what she believes being presented through some very emotive close ups of her face, fearful yet hopeful at the same time!
Wednesday:
A yakuza (Japanese gangster) film. Yes, I have forgotten the title...but thats not important. All I can say about this film is that it is simply violence for the sake of violence. To give you an idea, this is the sort of film that has influenced Tarantino!
Friday:
Yellow Earth - A Chinese film. While in first hearing about this film i was not particularly excited about seeing it, it turned out to be both an interesting insight into the history and culture of China and an enjoyable narrative. And lets just say, it is obvious that no matter what country or culture, love remains the same.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The long awaited film has arrived. AlthoughI had high expectations for this latest Depp Burton collaboration, I was not disappointed.
Depp is brilliant. And Burton's usual quirkiness is evident but not overbearing. With a great deal of clever intertextuality, this film can be appreciated on a number of levels...and definately provides some laughs! Definately the highlight of the film week!
Saturday:
Set If Off (1996) - Another Gangsta/Hood film providing a further education of the terrible cycle of crime and death that is life in the 'hood. While it takes a slightly different spin on the genre by casting 4 women as the leads, death once again conquers, true to the genre... and sadly, a life to which I am thankful I dont belong.
So, 6 days, 6 films.
The life of a film student.
In Him,
Chels
2 Comments:
The life of a film student sounds pretty dang good.
If you ever need to watch Metropolis, just let me know. Another silent film which is a lot of work. I have owned the DVD for some years, but never made it the whole way thought!!!
You know, even those Yakuza kind of films can be interesting. Try & look at it through the lens of "what is their view of retribution. Does an action have an opposite and equal one, or can you divorce yourself from moral behaviour all together if you have been wronged?" I think it gives a good picture of what is wrong with the modern psyche...
Ahh memories...
Just wait until you get to French New Wave, you're going to love that...
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