Cinemaniacal
Visionary Visions
From 2 or 3 Things I Know About Her, here are three minutes that changed the world—of cinema, at least. It’s the wonderful scene of whispered ruminations over a cup of coffee, which begins at around the five minute mark. I could watch this scene everyday for the rest of my life.
Bon Anniversaire, Jean-Luc Godard. Et merci!
How big is this guy gonna be? And no, I’m not talking about THAT, ladies. Put your tongues back in your collective mouths.
“I wouldn’t shoot him in the head. I’d shoot him in the suit.”
Exterminating Angel (L. Bunuel): The one per cent, killing us with kindness
Here’s a strong video essay on a demanding and unforgiving film.
Ryan Gosling’s New Girlfriend Wants to Break Up. Or not.
I guess the metric system allows you to liberally interpret the concept of “ten.” A fine list, despite (or perhaps because of) the quirks.
Monkeyshine
Cop beats Occupy Wall Street protesters with a baton.
Wasp (part two)
Like I said, right to the very end. No flinching, or I get to beat on you.
Wasp (Andrea Arnold, UK, 2005).
Last time I posted this, it hardly raised a whisper outta you cats. Either nobody watched it, or you have all become benumbed by the hysterical excess of modern society.
Dammit, this is a great little film. Watch both parts, and watch it to the end. Don’t you dare look away, you coward! This is part one. Part two to follow momentarily.
