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8K Radius (2012)
Fresh, Local Cinema
What do a rat-fancying ballerina, a Polish vodka bar manager, a Kiwi dog walker and a burlesque lingerie-styling millinery shop employee have in common? They all live in Glen Eira.
I recently went to the premiere of 8K Radius at the Classic Cinema in Elsternwick. What is it? Well I'll tell you. 8K Radius is nine mini-documentaries, each three minutes long, about local people in the city of Glen Eira. It was released as part of the Glen Eira Storytelling festival in conjunction with the Classic CInema.
Clayton Jacobson (Kenny), directed this work and it is truly something extraordinary. It blew me away. Such masterful cinematography in telling these fascinating stories of these ordinary people.
I went to the Q&A for this event and really got an insight of how everything came along and how it all came together. The owner of the cinema, Eddie Tamir, says ''Our criterion was not necessarily famous or worthy people, just people who could be living in your street, who you walk by every day but if you gave them the time, they would open up this whole world that was interesting and surprising.''
The characters are so fresh and interesting and with his first project after the successful Australian film Kenny, Clayton Jacobson demonstrates how talented he really is.
Its truly a must see as these individual three-minute shorts will run before main features at the Classic in July and August.
Go and see this incredible fresh idea of hyper-local cinema. Its worth it.
I recently went to the premiere of 8K Radius at the Classic Cinema in Elsternwick. What is it? Well I'll tell you. 8K Radius is nine mini-documentaries, each three minutes long, about local people in the city of Glen Eira. It was released as part of the Glen Eira Storytelling festival in conjunction with the Classic CInema.
Clayton Jacobson (Kenny), directed this work and it is truly something extraordinary. It blew me away. Such masterful cinematography in telling these fascinating stories of these ordinary people.
I went to the Q&A for this event and really got an insight of how everything came along and how it all came together. The owner of the cinema, Eddie Tamir, says ''Our criterion was not necessarily famous or worthy people, just people who could be living in your street, who you walk by every day but if you gave them the time, they would open up this whole world that was interesting and surprising.''
The characters are so fresh and interesting and with his first project after the successful Australian film Kenny, Clayton Jacobson demonstrates how talented he really is.
Its truly a must see as these individual three-minute shorts will run before main features at the Classic in July and August.
Go and see this incredible fresh idea of hyper-local cinema. Its worth it.
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight: Setting the New Standard in Cinema- It's a masterpiece!
While you may not easily give into the hype of THE biggest viral marketing scheme seen in recent memory, I urge you to. For a cinematic experience like no other, The Dark Knight MUST be seen in cinemas (or IMAX if you're lucky enough) at least once before it's DVD release.
First, I must mention Christopher Nolan, the genius director behind such instant-mega hits like Memento and The Prestige. He truly has reinvented the comic book genre, his pacing and authentic style can really be felt throughout the entire film. The man can construct a narrative for the big screen like no one else - I am able to confidently say that he is the Stanley Kubrick of the new generation.
Heath Ledger, of course, has perfected the role of the Joker into making a truly iconic villain and his performance will be referred to as possibly the best movie villain portrayed in a film.
As for Christian Bale, as Bruce Wayne he was able to convince the people of Gotham that he was a rich snob who threw party's every once in a while - the American accent, along with the personality he portrays reminds me of Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho." As Batman, he overdid the role just a bit. The deep voice was a bit too much - but I still believe no one has been able to pull off a better Batman than him. But, if we count Adam West, he may have some competition.
For me - it was the music that sent this film from action blockbuster to an epic, though-provoking masterpiece. The crescendo score used when building up suspense was terrifying. But the best part of all was that the score was not over-used, the loud drum beat was used very rarely and when it was, the rush of excitement will plunge through you, instantly.
The storyline was clearly very well though out, it asks questions about abandoning codes and ethics, subtle undertones of terrorism in modern society. At many points of the film, many different time lines are occurring at once, this adds to the excitement and suspense of the film and you'll realize only once you leave the cinema that you have been on the edge of your seat in a constant feeling of anticipation - and for a near 3 hour movie to do that, you can truly appreciate this film for what it is and has done.
It has set a new standard in not just superhero movies, not just action blockbusters, but for cinema across the board - Chris Nolan has created a masterpiece and if he does decide to make a third Batman, we can only hope he makes it even better: a task that seems almost impossible.
First, I must mention Christopher Nolan, the genius director behind such instant-mega hits like Memento and The Prestige. He truly has reinvented the comic book genre, his pacing and authentic style can really be felt throughout the entire film. The man can construct a narrative for the big screen like no one else - I am able to confidently say that he is the Stanley Kubrick of the new generation.
Heath Ledger, of course, has perfected the role of the Joker into making a truly iconic villain and his performance will be referred to as possibly the best movie villain portrayed in a film.
As for Christian Bale, as Bruce Wayne he was able to convince the people of Gotham that he was a rich snob who threw party's every once in a while - the American accent, along with the personality he portrays reminds me of Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho." As Batman, he overdid the role just a bit. The deep voice was a bit too much - but I still believe no one has been able to pull off a better Batman than him. But, if we count Adam West, he may have some competition.
For me - it was the music that sent this film from action blockbuster to an epic, though-provoking masterpiece. The crescendo score used when building up suspense was terrifying. But the best part of all was that the score was not over-used, the loud drum beat was used very rarely and when it was, the rush of excitement will plunge through you, instantly.
The storyline was clearly very well though out, it asks questions about abandoning codes and ethics, subtle undertones of terrorism in modern society. At many points of the film, many different time lines are occurring at once, this adds to the excitement and suspense of the film and you'll realize only once you leave the cinema that you have been on the edge of your seat in a constant feeling of anticipation - and for a near 3 hour movie to do that, you can truly appreciate this film for what it is and has done.
It has set a new standard in not just superhero movies, not just action blockbusters, but for cinema across the board - Chris Nolan has created a masterpiece and if he does decide to make a third Batman, we can only hope he makes it even better: a task that seems almost impossible.
Florentine (1937)
really impressed for its time
Well, Where do i begin? i watched this film bout a week ago with my girlfriend, we just went to the video store without knowing what to get and we picked out 'Florentine". And WOW were we lucky. In my eyes its the perfect film although it did have some plot holes and unexplained facts, other than that it was very impressive for 1937. The actors that played in "Florentine" are not very well known but they felt as though they were professionals...all the characters were just perfect for their parts. Rudolf Karl and Carl Forest were absolutely perfect for their parts. Such intent and enthusiasm. I cried and laughed and then cried again...the film just took me through a roller coaster of climax points. Anyway, thoroughly enjoyed film good for both males and females. I enjoyed and I'm sure the whole world would to if they just took the time to try new things. 7 out of 10 for me. Thanks...
Sex and the City (2008)
thoroughly enjoyable film
OK,
i don't know how in the world this movie only got 4.3 stars but i absolutely loved it. I have been a fan for ages, even though I'm a guy, and i thought the movie lived up to its expectations. I was smiling the whole time...it made me so happy.
Sarah Jessica Parker was great an i thought Kristin Davis had a surprisingly great role. Cattrall was as usual a standout and Nixon was good. They all worked together really well. King really moved form the episode to the movie really nicely. The movie was like one really long episode with movie like attributes.
It is definitely a film for sex and the city fans but i reckon other people will enjoy it as well.
Don't listen to some of the stupid voters of IMDb, listen to me!
Great, great, great film that kept me smiling for days.
Must see for fans.
8 out of 10!
i don't know how in the world this movie only got 4.3 stars but i absolutely loved it. I have been a fan for ages, even though I'm a guy, and i thought the movie lived up to its expectations. I was smiling the whole time...it made me so happy.
Sarah Jessica Parker was great an i thought Kristin Davis had a surprisingly great role. Cattrall was as usual a standout and Nixon was good. They all worked together really well. King really moved form the episode to the movie really nicely. The movie was like one really long episode with movie like attributes.
It is definitely a film for sex and the city fans but i reckon other people will enjoy it as well.
Don't listen to some of the stupid voters of IMDb, listen to me!
Great, great, great film that kept me smiling for days.
Must see for fans.
8 out of 10!