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The Recommendation Thread
This is a thread where I, Solo, recommend one film that's currently playing at the cinema in the U.S. and one film that's out on VHS or DVD. I'll start out with two well known films. They'll be up tomorrow afternoonish.
This is an attempt for people to actually visit the MDF, it's been looking pretty dusty (yes, I notice the pun, it isn't very relevant either) in here lately, so hopefully someone will actually pay attention to this.
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Jackass: Number Two
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2006
Director: Jeff Tremaine
No one could have guess that I would have, at the least, enjoyed Jackass: Number Two. I'm by no means a fan of the series or this film's predecessor. I gotta say, I went in with the lowest expectations possible, and was very surprised. This film is built on nauseating humour and stunts that make it hard to believe that they're real. It's by no means an amazing accomplishment in film. Actually, I wouldn't even call it a film. Those who have seen the original know what I mean, and I don't see any need to elaborate upon that.
This seems to be getting quite a lot more acclaim than the original, but there's still a bit of hate. Knoxville is almost killed on screen, Spike Jonze walks around as an old woman naked. What's not to like? Actually, it's quite the opposite, it's completely understandable why someone would dislike or hate this. But, how can you go see it without knowing what to expect? I can assure all of the Jackass fans that they will get their money's worth, and they will leave pleased.
Don't wait for the video if you want to see it, the theatrical experience definitely adds on.
***.5/*****
Bande à part
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1964
Director: Jean Luc Godard
At times Band of Outsiders seems a bit unbalanced between a film noir and a slapstick comedy, creating some kind of fresh new breed of filmmaking. Although, that's exactly what Godard aimed for when creating the new wave style and therefore he succeeded
Most people's problem is that they didn't care for any of the characters, I'd have to completely disagree. I don't know how I was tricked into caring for anyone in this film, but I did. Sam Frey was great in this, and I can't wait to check out his some of his other works. The plot is so simple, but the execution was so spot on and unique. The cinematography and shots are flat out amazing, it distracts me from any errors that could possibly be taking place. It's no wonder why many directors borrow from this.
This is a great gem, and if you haven't seen it already, I highly recommend doing so. I'm catching up on most of Godard's work too.
*****
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