Posted by Noa on July 5, 2001, at 18:53:41
In reply to Tom Kazoo, posted by Willow on June 24, 2001, at 11:09:41
Memento! It is very well crafted, challenging and entertaining to boot. I even saw it twice--a rare move for me.
It is about a guy with retrograde amnesia--he can't make any new memories. He is out searching for the guy who killed his wife.
This movie really gets you thinking.
I actually liked Cast Away a lot, although I recognize some weaknesses. Had they consulted me, I would have done some editing around the bridge back to civilization--a lot of it was entirely unnecessary and of course, made the thing way too long. But the acting was fantastic (sorry, Kazoo) and (aside from the parts I would edit out) it was very engaging for me.As for classics---how about To Kill a Mockingbird? One of my favorite books as well as movies.
I also have on tape Great Expectations--probably circa 1930's or 40's. I have a tradition of watching it when I am sick in bed. Don't know why, but it's comforting.
And for a good cynical romp: After Hours. It is a Scorcese film starring Griffin Dunne as a guy who gets lost in Soho (NY). Essentially about how complex and dangerous human relationships can be. Very funny dark humor. Also features Rosanna Arquette. Cameos by lots of fun folks, including Teri Garr and Cheech and Chong.
Last year I rented Mystery, Alaska--it was great! Quirky little movie about a quirky little town.
And of course, there are all those quirky Australian comedies about funny, dysfunctional families. Muriel's Wedding, Soft Fruit, Rosalie Goes Shopping, etc.
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