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 …
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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 …
Nov 21 2006
The Virgin Suicides
Last night I watched Sophia Coppola’s version of The Virgin Suicides before I had to return it today. If I hadn’t read the book, I would have simply accepted the movie and been done with it. However, in the midst of taking her own approach to the story, she really butchered the overall tone and …
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