Saturday, 9 October 2021
Majo no takkyûbin (1989)
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Wonderfully animated, good-natured tale of a young girl making her way in life on her own; full of memorable and exciting moments.
Maltin***1/2: "Enchanting coming-of-age fable...Another beautifully animated, kindhearted gem from filmmaker Miyazaki."
Friday, 8 October 2021
Detour (2013)
Trapped inside his car by a mudslide, smooth talking Jackson Alder suddenly finds himself in a situation he can't talk his way out of. With no hope of rescue, he must defy the odds; battling Mother Nature for his survival.
Intense, one-room drama makes the best of its limited premise; good TV production.
Thursday, 7 October 2021
Moonrise (1948)
Danny is despised by his schoolmates because his father was accused of killing another man and sentenced to death.
Superior Noir melodrama is beautifully made and photographed and takes its dark, seemingly hopeless tale to a tense finale.
Halliwell*: "Broody melodrama set against a remote village and swamp background; not a very interesting story, but memorable detail."
Maltin**1/2: "Uneven script...But it's beautifully directed; check out stunning opening shot, and opening sequence."
Sunday, 3 October 2021
French Water (2021)
Fashion Ad About the Superiority of French Water.
Star-cast, stylish, fashionable short ad for, of all things, water from France; for Jarmusch completists only.
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