Monday, August 15, 2011

Cold Weather
— Missed “Cold Weather” in theaters so watched DVD yesterday. Irritatingly slow unfolding of nearly transparent layers involving self-centered, young Portlanders whose view expands somewhat amidst gorgeous, rainy, nearly stagnant scenes. I didn’t much like the people, wished it would move more quickly, questioned if there even was a plot, and thought the music eventually sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard, but it all came together, loosely, into something very nice.

[2010. 96 min. Directed Aaron Katz. Starring Cris Landenau, Raul Castillo, and Robyn Rikoon.]
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/apr/14/cold-weather-film-review

Monday, August 1, 2011

Cowboys & Aliens
— Enjoyed "Cowboys and Aliens". Much more what I want from blockbuster summer fare than most of this year's mainstream releases. Nice to escape in AC with a fun film.

[2011. 119 min. Directed Jon Favreau. Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison ford, and Olivia Wilde.]
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/cowboys-and-aliens-2011