I know that the movie has been out for quite some time–the original release date being 11 July 1997–but I recently watched it again and believe that a critique is in store. This film was an attempt to capture all the complexities and mind-bending ideas of Carl Sagan’s book of the same name. Sagan didn’t …
Tag: film
Jul 30 2007
Another great has left us
Today–Monday, 30 July 2007–the great film director Ingmar Bergman died in his home in Sweden at the age of 89. His classic movies included The Passion of Anna, Wild Strawberries, 81/2, and one of my personal favourites of all time, Fanny and Alexander. His movies have captivated viewers for decades and have inspired contemporary filmmakers …
Jul 20 2007
Apocalypto
Well I just finished watching the Mel Gibson’s movie Apocalypto, and I’m somewhat disappointed. Firstly, and regarding some of the positive aspects of the film, the cinematography was outstanding in several of the scenes. Gibson used colouration well, and especially utilised varying light schemes with astonishing artistic craftsmanship. Secondly, some of the characters were developed …
Thought for the Moment
