September 08, 2006
Celluloid
After rather a dull time film wise we have finally managed to make it to the cinema on a couple of ocassions recently. We did make it to the opening night of MIFF and were graced with 2:37. Not a film I would have chosen to see if they'd publicised it beforehand. As it was the opening night film was kept a big-fat-secret. I'm quite glad; the film is, as expected, harrowing and not exactly fun. Which is why I would have avoided seeing it. As it was I survived the experience AND saw a remarkably good film into the bargain. Can't complain about that. I'd recomend it but make sure you're feeling sturdy!
Our second ocasion was a trip to the local cinema to see Jindabyne. I love Raymond Carver's writing and have always remembered this particular short story so was curious to see what they'd made of it. I particularly enjoyed the very fine sense of balance employed throughout the film.
I used to see at least one film a week, now it looks as though even with the three I've seen this year I will break some sort of record for the past few years!
Posted by Faith