So, I broke my promise. I wasn’t going to consistently post things, I mean, you should have known by now on how I operate, especially this being my twelve post in six months, that’s about two post a month. Ridiculous, I know. Although, I will make this less cynical and possibly a bit enthusiastic. If this post deteriorates back to my pessimistic ways, I apologize, I’ll try not to. Promise. Hopefully. Maybe?
First, let’s look at the bright side. I’ve watched several fantastic films the past three weeks. All being great and humble, and wonderful, and plain awesome. Also, I’ve loved all the films equally. I’ll work myself backwards:
Stories We Tell: A documentary film by actress, Sarah Polley, it’s about reminiscing about her mother and reconstructing her mother’s secretive past. It’s told by her family, friends, and acquaintances, strictly from memories. I was not only enthralled about what was being unraveled but how poetic and theatrical it felt. And liked most great conventional films, it had the complexity and stakes that usually takes us by surprise. Wonderfully crafted, you get a sense that all of us don’t live normal lives but rather mosaic and elaborate ones.
Brooklyn Castle: I love the game of chess. Some would say it’s the game for the intellect. It’s also for the strategic and disciple. Brooklyn Castle is about the bright kids of Intermediate School 318 and their chess team. It documents their struggles from poverty, school budget cuts, and to their social acceptance as individuals. I love how each kid had their own story and stride. It’s inspiring to see kids win, not in chess matches, but life in general. And when a problem arises, they find solutions. Just like the game of chess (see the connection there?) Some of us can learn a thing or two from them.
If this all seems brisk and nonchalant, I apologize, it’s not. Anyway, continuing on…
Frances Ha: I’m a fan of Noah Baumbach and his films. Although I’ve only watched his previous three, I was highly anticipating this specific film because there’s a certain aesthetic and character that peaked my interest. Being filmed in black & white and having a female protagonist, it centers around Frances and her will to acceptance, not by family or friends but by adults. It’s a quirky and interesting look at this generations 20 something, possibly ‘hipsters’? I’m not sure.
That’s that. I apologize if I wasn’t as meticulous with my overall opinions because I wasn’t sure if people would’ve read or cared. Anyway, I’ve also watched After Earth and Fast & Furious 6, which were also great, well After Earth was good, but Fast & Furious 6 was actually great, not sure if I mentioned it here. Well I did mention it HERE (<–Click there mate) though, and also HERE (<–Also click there). Excuse this post if it didn’t get into my psyche. I know you weren’t fulfilled. I do highly recommend those films though, but then again, I usually watched about 100 films a year.
Lastly, I’ve notice there wasn’t a dark side to this post. Oops.
Until next time.
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