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Post by calndel on Feb 27, 2020 17:48:13 GMT
Knowing a little bit about the subjugation of the followers of the old Norse religions in Iceland gave me some insight into the deeper meanings of The Juniper Tree from 1988 (featuring Bjork)
A clash of beliefs and the power struggle to control of the minds next generation.
A classic of Icelandic cinema
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Post by calndel on Feb 27, 2020 20:53:35 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed The County.
Powerful and emotional tale of a one woman fight against the monopoly of her local farming cooperative.
Great acting, soundscape and Icelandic scenery is as dynamic as always.
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Post by calndel on Feb 27, 2020 23:36:00 GMT
Last film of the day was the totally crazy Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway.
2 CIA agents get stuck in cyderspace battling a Russian computer virus, or are them doing something completely different. Will Jesus save them or just make pizza.
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Post by sc on Feb 28, 2020 10:31:33 GMT
Last film of the day was the totally crazy Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway. 2 CIA agents get stuck in cyderspace battling a Russian computer virus, or are them doing something completely different. Will Jesus save them or just make pizza. Interesting plot  |
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Post by mikey on Feb 28, 2020 12:34:35 GMT
Last film of the day was the totally crazy Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway. 2 CIA agents get stuck in cyderspace battling a Russian computer virus, or are them doing something completely different. Will Jesus save them or just make pizza. Interesting plot Did they get their pizza? |
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Post by calndel on Feb 29, 2020 15:25:15 GMT
They got their slice of pie
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Post by calndel on Feb 29, 2020 15:26:15 GMT
Lots of films add but it's full on just now with 5 films a day.
Don't worry we will post reviews in due course
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Post by calndel on Feb 29, 2020 15:27:04 GMT
Today's highlight is Lost Transmissions and Simon Pegg will be at the screening and doing a QnA after the film
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Post by calndel on Mar 3, 2020 0:16:45 GMT
catch up time
Sadly Cook F**k Kill didn't work for Del. Not sure why as he normally enjoy this surreal films. Possible because it reminded me of many other films, the cook the theft his wife and her lover, Jacob's ladder to name but a few
Supernova is gripping and gritty, it shows the shocking repeructions after a road traffic accident but sadly it lost it grip on Del at the end.
Top marks to Sulphur & White, a powerful story with great performances. The true story of one man's battle to overcome his past and the support he has from his wife helped him to do so. very inspiring. Cinematic story telling at it's best.
Echo, if a charming and simple documentary about life in Iceland in December and January, a series of scenes filmed with a static camera.
The Changin' Times of Ike White was intriguing and touching. Left Del with a few unanswered questions which appeared to be the norm for people who met Ike White so he was not disappointed.
Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago, was done at walking pace which gives you time to soak in the sites and sounds of a bygone era of Chicago and give you some insight into the influences of the writer Barry Gifford, great soundtrack.
Gutterbee, when faced with a choice between god or sausage, which would you pick however one person's sausage, is another person's poison, this film didn't really work for Del but it might for other sausage lovers.
Del was very impressed with Katherine O'Brien and Simon Pegg's Lost Transmissions. An honest portrayal of people battling with their mental health, the struggle those around them trying to support them and the lack of consistent mental health care. Del also got to ask a question in the QnA
Santiago Italia is a powerful documentary detailing the first hand experience of many who managed to survive the violence of the military junta in Chile by seeking refuge in the Italian embassy. A sad reminder that democracy is fragile and easily and crush by force of the few.
Jazz On A Summers was simply wonderful, the respectfully 4K restoration has kept many of the flaws which make is all the more special. The sound is so life like when Del closed my eyes he was there
Flint an interesting documentary with a journey full of twists and turns, at the end Del felt like he was stranded up stream as the story feels unfinished
The Twenty Century or should it retitled, Beware The Cactus? Colourful, crazy, Canadian camp which Dr Caligari would be very proud of.
The Last Autumn shoes the effects of 'progress' eating away at the edges of Icelandic rural life. The film also touches on deeper repercussions due to growing globalisation for us all.
Standing Up Falling Down follows a well trodden path, Billy Crystal shows great range which is the stand out from this film.
Del absolutely loved Nail In Th eCoffin: The Fall And Rise Of Vampiro A beautiful portrait of a man doing whatever it takes bring up his daughter and a wee bit of wrestling
Del enjoyed the visual feast and drama of 5 Is The Perfect Number but the service was a bit slow for his liking
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Post by calndel on Mar 3, 2020 0:21:25 GMT
each morning Del has also been catching from classic films as part of an retrospective call Are we there yet it start with the day the earth caught fire, then the planet of the apes followed but Soylent Green, before which Del and a friend passed out green food which went down very well  Next was Westworld and today was Logan's run Seeing them on a big screen makes them so much more enjoyable |
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Post by calndel on Mar 4, 2020 15:30:05 GMT
Millennium Actress, a 4K remastered anime, an interview with an ageing film star is the beginning to a journey through the past and her search for love, looks wonderful
About endlessness, a collection of well crafted cinematic postcards all using the same muted tones, some will make you laugh, some will make you wince other will make you think.
A white, white day, a man tries to make sense of the death of his wife with only diy and his granddaughter keeping him sane. Great cinematography and performances especially the grandfather and granddaughter.
Ghoustmaster, pure made crazy mental story about a film shoot which taken over by demonic forces who are intent on using a different script.
Morona's Fantastic Tail, a beautiful french animation about the life of street dog. A simple and well told story.
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Post by calndel on Mar 9, 2020 21:20:12 GMT
more films from GFF20
Eden, a trip through a darker side of Icelandic life to I am not sure where. Dynamic, thrilling, shocking and charming.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was very interesting and insightful.
Left Del with a lot to think about but reinforced his views about working with people as individuals and person centered supports.
Agnes Joy, an other Icelandic film, great performances from the 3 female actors showing generational conflicts which are well observed and could translated across any gender
Miss & Mrs Cop A great blend of action, humor, relationships, social comment and serious issues from south Korea
Star crossed lovers, feuding family, betrayal, salvation and of course death. That's Shakespeare. Measure For Measure had them all with some great preferences, however there was just one too many songs used to emote the story for Del's liking
After watching Eden and many other Icelandic films 101 Reykajavik seems to have lost a lot of it's impact but that's to be expected for ground breaking films, still enjoying and worth watching
Running To The Sky, A beautiful film, wonderful observed human story and honest acting from it untrained cast
Radioactive - the story of Marie Curie. Well paced, acted and colourful cinematography
Denmark is a lovely comedy, light drama but Rafe Spall has to work hard not to be upstaged by an Irish Wolf Hound
One of the most powerful documentary Del has ever seen, White Riot the story of Rock Against Racism from conception to the epic concert in Victoria Park, sadly the message and campaign are all too relevant today
Deerskin, one man's obsession about a jacket and how far he will go to live out his dreams, sadly this film don't work for Del
It's hard not to be blue after watching Billie, another woman who was abused and exploited all of her life for either her body or her voice. The film also touches on the death of the biographer who's recording are the basis of the film.
You can't beat a good old fashioned siege movie and VFW doesn't disappoint, plenty of drama, action, homemade weapons, gore and cheesy lines
Three Summers, a kind of modern day Brazilian Upstairs Downstairs but mainly downstairs. A brilliant touching and funny in central preformance by Regina Casé
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Post by calndel on Mar 9, 2020 21:24:53 GMT
Top pick of GFF20 was Eternal Beauty by Craig Roberts The film is honest, funny, moving and caring portrait of a woman's struggle with her mental health and the people around her. Sally Hawkins is outstanding and the rest of the cast are magnificent. The use of colour is incredibly sensitive too. Del also managed to ask a question in the QnA  |
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Post by calndel on Mar 9, 2020 21:26:59 GMT
Most of the films we saw at GFF20 don't have general releases in the UK but hopefully some will or turn up online.
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Post by mikey on Sept 13, 2020 15:06:01 GMT
This is one for CalnDel but may be interesting to others.
Today there was a 3 hour special on radio 4 extra about Rod Serling, the man behind the Twilight Zone. Available on bbc sounds iPlayer which how I have started to listen (probably in instalments seeing as it i# 3 hours in total). Very interesting so far although not sure what it will contain in total.
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