Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 5 cats
Director: Chris Metzler | Lev Anderson
…“http://www.fishbonelive.org (Celebrating 25 years and STILL Red Hot!) “http://spoileralertradio.libsyn.com/chris_metzler_salton_sea_documentary (Back in 2008, leaves off leading up to this documentary :)) “http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HBfCynDO6g (This was one of our favorites performed last night,…
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…around the world in all styles: traditional cell animation, computer animation, experimental, stop-motion, and even good ole cartoons. The centerpiece of the weekend is our Competition Program featuring 15 new…
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Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Luís Galvão Teles
Starring: Isabel Abreu | João Tempera | Marco Delgado | Maria Adánez
Bruce says: “Bearing a vague similarity to the 1959 Doris Day film IT HAPPENED TO JANE, DOT.COM is a David and Goliath tale about a town that takes on both…
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Rating: 4 cats
Director: Gaspar Noé
Starring: Claude-Emmanuelle | Gajan-Maull | Kiddy Smile | Romain Guillermic | Sofia Boutella | Souheila Yacoub
…it on dvd. https://www.reddit.com/r/LSD/comments/ay45bc/just_saw_climax_oh_boy_rating_410/ https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/awo247/is_climax_2018_a_metaphor_for_america/” Chris says: “I don’t think I ever posted my review, but I am in agreement with you Julie: “I admire and at times sincerely…
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Rating: 5 cats
Director: Wong Kar-Wai
Starring: Maggie Cheung | TonyLeung
…spouses are shown in shadow, from behind, or via obstructed view. ” 5 cats For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/inthemoodforlove.htm” Michael says: This amazing film by Wong Kar-Wai tells the tale…
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Rating: 3 cats
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Adam Alexi-Malle | Billy Bob Thornton | Frances McDormand | Scarlett Johnansson
…small town Americana of Santa Rosa.” 3 cats For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/themanwhowasntthere.htm” Nathaniel says: “I’m seriously unschooled in the film noir genre but I quite enjoyed this film. Loved…
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Rating: 4.4
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
Starring: Emilio Echevarrio | Gael García Bernal | Goya Toledo
…the good perfs by the rest of the ensemble, but all are noteworthy and make all three stories thought provoking tomes.” 5 cats “For Robin’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/amoresperros.htm” Scot says:…
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Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Robert Altman
Starring: Bob Balaban | Clive Owen | Eileen Atkins | Emily Watson | Helen Mirren | Jeremy Northan | Maggie Smith
…undeniably back at the top of his game.” For Nathaniel’s complete review: “http://www.members.tripod.com/filmbitch/Reviews/gosfordpark” Robin says: “Helmer Altman is garnering some high praise for GOSFORD PARK and I can see…
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Director: Kristian Levring
Starring: Brion James | Bruce Davison | Chris Walker | David Bradley | David Calder | Janet McTeer | Jennifer Jason Leigh | Lia Williams | Miles Anderson | Romane Bohringer | Vusi Kunene
…known and uncharted.” For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/thekingisalive.htm” Michael says: “For me, this film, was a misfire. While there were parts I enjoyed… thrilled to even, the whole just…
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Rating: 4.75 cats
Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Starring: Hassan Tantai | Niloufar Pazira | Sadou Teymouri
…the women can only be seen in their children, ironically made up with heavily kohled eyes.” 5 cats For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/kandahar.htm” Michael says: “KANDAHAR is the tale…
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