Thursday, January 15 2009
Outside the Lines - The Top 20 International/Indie Films of 2008
With many indie/international films receiving more and more mainstream approval from unfamiliar audiences, many of the titles here could be considered part of the overall 2008 Best Of. But their individuality and multicultural appeal keep them a quality concept apart.
Tuesday, April 29 2008
The Return of the Popcorn Circus: June 2008
If May almost tent-poled itself out of existence, June will be even worse. After all, are audiences really ready for 13 major release in less than two months -- with more to come?
Friday, July 15 2005
Café Lumiere (2003)
Café Lumiere recreates Japan's lush colors and busy depths, but doesn't imbue them with any universal meaning.
Thursday, April 14 2005
Last Life in the Universe (Ruang rak noi nid mahasan) (2004)
For Chris Doyle, the 'great challenge' is shooting any emotion, 'taking ideas and turning them into images'.
Monday, November 29 2004
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
'In Japan,' says Takeshi Kitano, 'cops and yakuzas are the only two occupations that deal with death or violence daily.'"
Friday, October 1 2004
Last Life in the Universe (2003)
The soothing, rhythmic drone of language instruction tapes -- speech out of context -- becomes a symbolic soundtrack for Noi and Kenji's relationship.
Thursday, June 3 2004
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Rather than simply paying homage to the original series, this latest installment showcases its own artifice and theatricality.
