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Comment on Buffalo Boy and Oxhide by Doug Cummings

Doug Cummings — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:03:26 +0000

Excellent news! Due to the fact that Liu Jiayin had a new film at Cannes this year, I was just recently poking around the ‘net to see if this was available on DVD anywhere.

Comment on Buffalo Boy and Oxhide by dbraller

dbraller — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:58:58 +0000

A heads up that Oxhide will be available to the US soon, courtesy of dGenerate Films (http://dgeneratefilms.com). A great chance to see this little gem.

Comment on Of Time and the City by futurestar

futurestar — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:02:05 +0000

Davies has laid bare the rotted fruit of the industrial revolution and missteps of modern man on a mission with blinders. One may never see a city so lovely, so romantically enveloped from a boyhood naivety to an old man cynicism. Liverpool was the working man’s “Rule Britannia” port-o-call. The world began and ended with the soot filled skies, industrial waterfront, and battle cries of good natured regional footballers. The hardships of coming home to that place you couldn’t wait to escape, but then realize you’ve always wanted to be nowhere but here. A love letter to the heart.
A poetic bullet from a forgotten past to some
obscure, impotent future, this film is a marvel.

Comment on Los Angeles Film Festival Line-up by Doug Cummings

Doug Cummings — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:28:29 +0000

A lot of nice trailers here:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B92B25C2F34676A1

Comment on Cannes Bloody Cannes by Doug Cummings

Doug Cummings — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:13:56 +0000

How interesting, Rob, thanks for the heads up (the Denis reference in your review is an apt model for how cinema can navigate these kinds of themes and imagery). The gruesome factor is starting to become almost funny. Someone also just recommended the Denis Villeneuve ( Polytechnique ) in the Quinzaine, describing it as based on the true story of a 1989 Canadian school massacre that gunned down 14 women.

I know movies are more than their premises, but it does seem like a grim lineup this year.

Comment on Cannes Bloody Cannes by Robert Davis

Robert Davis — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:33:28 +0000

Plus the midnight section includes the second feature from Marina de Van, starring Sophie Marceau, about which I know nothing, but her first was something of a blood bath.

This Cannes looks like it’s full of troublemakers. I’m looking forward to first-hand reports.

Comment on Cannes Bloody Cannes by Doug Cummings

Doug Cummings — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:42:26 +0000

While full of names with large fanboy followings, a lot of the line-up does seem comprised of middling provocateurs, and so many of the premises seem especially dark. While I’m sure there will be some good films in all of this, I have to wonder if an age of humanism is passing us.

Typically, I’m more excited about the Director’s Fortnight just announced: Costa, Hong, Moullet…and a sequel to Oxhide, one of my favorite films of 2006.

Comment on Days in Buenos Aires: Lisandro Alonso by Doug Cummings

Doug Cummings — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:02:17 +0000

Thanks, Roger. We all want to see it now.

Comment on Days in Buenos Aires: Lisandro Alonso by ROGER KOZA

ROGER KOZA — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:22:56 +0000

Dear Bob: I do agree with you: I loved watching the short every time a film was going to start. And the comparision with JLG Viennale, is pretty justified. A big hug.

Comment on Days in Buenos Aires: Lisandro Alonso by Matthew Flanagan

Matthew Flanagan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:10:03 +0000

Sounds great. I intended to corner him when Liverpool screened at LFF last year, but he was nowhere to be found afterwards. Even the organisers had no idea where he had disappeared to…

I’d be more than happy to send you a (less than ideal) copy of La libertad - drop me an e-mail if you’re interested/desperate!