Where the heck are all the films this week? On the 6th of June we had twelve opening and fighting for attention and yesterday we had two (n.b. Wanted opened on Wednesday and Prince Caspian on Thursday).
The two in question Female Agents (looking very Charlotte Gray/ Black Books) and A Complete History of My Sexual Failures (scruffy gormless blonde haired guy on a poster full of primary colours still hits a little too close to Three and Out for me) failed to float my boat. So instead of bringing you a film of the week- I though why not take time to highlight some of the other great films released over the past weeks that are still out and about… Continue reading ‘Film(s) of the Week:’
Yes I’m ashamed to admit that I let last week slip by without a W.O.F. F.O.W. but thankfully we’re back again this week with a real killer…
Killer of Sheep | Dir. Charles Burnett | 1977
I defy people not be seduced by such a straight and impacting title. Its a film which has been on my ‘to do’ list since I caught a clip during the press launch of the London Film Festival last year. Through my own inept knowledge I lived under the delusion between then and now that this was a classic film being re-released that had slipped below my radar. But I soon learnt this is the first time the film has been released in the UK, having been detangled over 30 years from an expensive copyright mess. Continue reading ‘Film of the Week: Killer of Sheep’
The King of Kong | Dir. Seth Gordon | USA
“Sigh* its another quirky but tired documentary on some weird lesser known crevice of contemporary culture”. All skepticism aside though, I can put my hand on my heart and say that this is one of my favourite films of the year so far. Continue reading ‘Film of the Week: The King of Kong’
California Dreamin’ | Dir. Cristian Nemescu | Romania
Whilst accompanying sensitive radar equipment across the Romanian railroads (during the 1999 Kosovo war) a train load of US troops become held up by locals upon failure to provide the correct documentation to accompany their cargo. Forced to take up indefinite residence in the town we follow the myriad of grudges, romances, and exploitations their presence induces. Continue reading ‘Film of the Week: California Dreamin’ (Endless)’
Shotgun Stories | Dir. Jeff Nichols | USA
First off a quick apology for the slightly delayed film of the week this week, but here it be none the less.
Sold on the UK poster as “a high-calibre thriller with more kickback than a 12-gauge” this is without doubt the right way to set an expectant audience off on the wrong foot. This is in fact a quiet and subtle film, that although at its core deals with revenge & violence (and yes- shotguns too), chooses to shy away from moments of violence and high drama and instead focus on the time and contemplation of its characters between these. Continue reading ‘Film of the Week: Shotgun Stories’
Heartbeat Detector | Dir. Nikolas Klotz | France
This film is a truly exhilarating cinematic experience. I watched this film on a cold, wet, miserable April evening and left the theatre high as a kite. It’s long, gruelling, hard to watch and worth every minute. As a viewer you are challenged on a visual, intellectual and emotional level.
Continue reading ‘Film of the Week: Heartbeat Detector’
