A great insight into the habitual act of Penguins dealing with perhaps the toughest place to live on earth - Antartica.
The documentary made under monstrous conditions takes us into the lives of these special creatures.
It is amazing to watch how the male and female go to pains to give birth and bring new life into the world, showing once again that affection and caring is just not the domain of humans.
In fact it is inspiring to watch the stead-fastness, the commitment, the effort of these animals to go about doing their 'jobs'.
Writers: Luc Jacquet & Michel Fressler
Director: Luc Jacquet
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
[Viewed at Hampden on 10th May, 2009 courtesy NetFlix]
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Viewed: TOKYO TWILIGHT
Ozu delves into the affairs of a middle class by highlighting the struggles of a family amidst social customs and beliefs.
He depicts the life of a single father who wants his two daughters to settle down - one who is married and has come to live with him with her young kid; the other, younger daughter in love with a man who isn't too committed to her.
Famous for his low-camera shots, the black-&-white film gets inside these characters and effectively builds tension over a long period of time which works at seemingly slow-pace.
Writers: Kogo Noda & Yasujiro Ozu
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
[Viewed at Hampden on 4th May courtest NetFlix]
He depicts the life of a single father who wants his two daughters to settle down - one who is married and has come to live with him with her young kid; the other, younger daughter in love with a man who isn't too committed to her.
Famous for his low-camera shots, the black-&-white film gets inside these characters and effectively builds tension over a long period of time which works at seemingly slow-pace.
Writers: Kogo Noda & Yasujiro Ozu
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
[Viewed at Hampden on 4th May courtest NetFlix]
Viewed: SIN NOMBRE
'Without Name' depicts the underworld of Mexico, and it's a messy, disturbing one considering how teenagers and young adults run the show. Based on reality that exists it highlights the deadly gang wars where the boys try to be men and die even before they become men.
This is a story of a young boy of one of the gangs who goes on a run as he ends up killing his boss when he saves a girl from him. Knowing that with not much to live, he decides to help the girl complete her journey - go to the other side of the world for a better life - to America.
It's a stark, dirty world out there and in the world of drugs & death, young kids get caught up and lose their lives.
Writer: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Rating ***
[Max ****]
[Viewed on 1st May, 7.15 pm show on a cloudy day with showers at Esquire Theater, 6th Avenue, Denver; dinner at 5 pm at BeayJoy's Pizza at Colorado Ave]
This is a story of a young boy of one of the gangs who goes on a run as he ends up killing his boss when he saves a girl from him. Knowing that with not much to live, he decides to help the girl complete her journey - go to the other side of the world for a better life - to America.
It's a stark, dirty world out there and in the world of drugs & death, young kids get caught up and lose their lives.
Writer: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Rating ***
[Max ****]
[Viewed on 1st May, 7.15 pm show on a cloudy day with showers at Esquire Theater, 6th Avenue, Denver; dinner at 5 pm at BeayJoy's Pizza at Colorado Ave]
Viewed: PERSEPOLIS
A 'real' animation film makes you forget that you are watching 'non-living' characters. You go along with their journey as captivated as any of a living one. Persepolis does the same.
A story of a woman trying to find her identity and meaning in life. Based on the backdrop of Iranian revolution this is a story of a girl who is an expatriate in France, covering many years, a film that ought to be watched.
Based on the comic book by Marjane Satrapi
Writers: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud
Directors: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud
Rating ***1/2
Max [****]
[Viewed on 28th April on Netflix DVD @ Hampden]
A story of a woman trying to find her identity and meaning in life. Based on the backdrop of Iranian revolution this is a story of a girl who is an expatriate in France, covering many years, a film that ought to be watched.
Based on the comic book by Marjane Satrapi
Writers: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud
Directors: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud
Rating ***1/2
Max [****]
[Viewed on 28th April on Netflix DVD @ Hampden]
Viewed: SONG OF SPARROWS
Majid Majidi is a film-maker with a heart. Each film he makes is rooted deeply into humanity. He uses the medium to tell us stories about individuals who work within certain boundaries, who are caught up in an imperfect world, but...whatever domain they belong to, they come out shining in love and affection.
In Song of Sparrows, Majidi takes us on a journey of a man struggling to make a living. Existing within the constraints of society, trying his best to provide for his family, he lives an ordinary life. But under the sacrifices that man can make, with the innocence of children at display, Majidi scores another poignant film.
Writers: Majid Majidi & Mehran Kashani
Director: Majid Majidi
Rating ****
[Max ****]
[Viewed at Starz Theatres, Tivoli on 26th April]
In Song of Sparrows, Majidi takes us on a journey of a man struggling to make a living. Existing within the constraints of society, trying his best to provide for his family, he lives an ordinary life. But under the sacrifices that man can make, with the innocence of children at display, Majidi scores another poignant film.
Writers: Majid Majidi & Mehran Kashani
Director: Majid Majidi
Rating ****
[Max ****]
[Viewed at Starz Theatres, Tivoli on 26th April]
Viewed: HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Mike Leigh walks a 'lighter' territory by telling a story of a carefree, happy-go-lucky lady; he follows her life and looks at life closely unfolding against the nature of this effervescent lady with a heart.
Leigh, famous for his 'serious' films, does delve into that domain, but...with a character who is full of life, almost crazy, however showing the humanity in as moving manner as ever.
Writer: Mike Leigh
Director: Mike Leigh
Rating ***1/2
Max {****}
[Viewed on 24th April at Hampden, NetFlix]
Leigh, famous for his 'serious' films, does delve into that domain, but...with a character who is full of life, almost crazy, however showing the humanity in as moving manner as ever.
Writer: Mike Leigh
Director: Mike Leigh
Rating ***1/2
Max {****}
[Viewed on 24th April at Hampden, NetFlix]
Viewed: I'M NOT THERE
If you love Dylan's music and his persona, you should love this film.
Non-linear depiction. Different actors play Dylan through his various phases including Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, but the 'Dylan of the Movie' is undoubtedly Cate Blanchett.
Not your usual fare, not a typical story-telling; it's quite a nice treat, especially...if you love Dylan's music :-)
Writers: Todd Haynes & Oren Moverman
Director: Todd Haynes
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
[Viewed on 19th-20th April at Hampden from NetFlix DVD]
Non-linear depiction. Different actors play Dylan through his various phases including Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, but the 'Dylan of the Movie' is undoubtedly Cate Blanchett.
Not your usual fare, not a typical story-telling; it's quite a nice treat, especially...if you love Dylan's music :-)
Writers: Todd Haynes & Oren Moverman
Director: Todd Haynes
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
[Viewed on 19th-20th April at Hampden from NetFlix DVD]
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