Godard Restored..

"I want to become immortal and die.."


A new restoration, another visit.. Beautiful..

Crimson Lolita

I haven't been able to watch two films in one day in quite some time and today apparently was the day! I revisited Kubrick's, "Lolita" and was more intrigued than the first time I saw it. His dynamic way of mixing comedic and absolute absurd drama, is purely brilliant. The picture was truly ahead of it's time. The second film I watched was, Jafar Panahi's "Crimson Gold".. A film about two men who try to rob a jewelry store and deliver pizza. The social and emotional subtext that comes with this piece of work is not easy, but it's execution is precise and something that ranks up with the tone and fixating nature of Antonioni or even Bresson. As a fan of Kiarostami, I was excited to see something he wrote for somebody else to direct. The collaboration clearly works, and it's unfortunate the oppression and issues that have come with such a great artist. I'm looking forward to visiting more of Panahi's work.

Some wonderful visuals and thoughts..

"Leon" and "Paris, Texas"

Arizona Dreams

Harmonious, poetic, and free. The images are pleasing and the people are worthwhile. In an abstract world, we can definitely relate. Lewis, Depp, Gallo, Dunaway, and Taylor may not present the best performances of their lives or careers but they definitely present something very memorable and heart warming. Kusturica definitely is in a league, or shall we say medium of his own..