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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006)
Powerful, important
Spike Lee has an uncanny ability to see and convey truth through film, and a compassionate, warm heart for fellow humans. When training his lens on the devastation that was Hurricane Katrina, the result is one of the most touching movies I've seen this year. As a resident of the Coasts who's never been to New Orleans, I was as shocked and disheartened as the rest of the country when Katrina first happened. But also like the rest of the country, I moved on fairly quickly. "When the Levees Broke" reminded me that the citizens of New Orleans are still dealing with the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in American history, and still need our help. This film NEEDS to be seen, by those who might be healed just a little bit by seeing it, and by those, like me, who had forgotten.
Sprickorna i muren (2003)
Beautiful and touching
A subtle, touching film that harkens back to 1970's American auteur style of directing. Jimmy Karlson deftly creates complex characters and sets the film against the backdrop of an important time in Sweden's (and the world's history). Magnus Krepper is wonderful as the lead. Definitely worth seeing!
Unscrewed with Martin Sargent (2003)
funniest show on TV!
I never miss an episode of Unscrewed. It's irreverent, silly, sexy and smart. And the host, Marty Sargent, is hilarious! I'd watch him doing anything or interviewing anyone. Whoever came up with this show is a genius!
Gerry (2002)
Gerry: Worth a Second Look
The previous commentator is correct: many people found "Gerry" a painful film to endure, and chose to snore rather than pay attention. I admit to fighting heavy eyelid syndrome myself at times. What was fascinating to me -- and what encouraged me to keep my eyes open and pay attention -- was the almost violent audience response to the film. Because of that, I wanted to understand it, to consider why is was made. Upon reflection, I think Gus, Matt and Casey made this film the way they did -- 10-minute-long shots, many with only the sound of Matt & Casey's feet shuffling through the desert -- as a response to the MTV-style fast cut movies of today. "Gerry" in its cinematography hearkens to an earlier period in film-making, more reminiscent of films like "Rope" than "Rush Hour". The audience shifted and yawned because 20 years of jump cut film-making conditioned them to do so. The modern audience is impatient, uncomfortable with long shots to the point of being irritated. Van Sant used the camera to push our buttons, and did so successfully. For me it was one of the most memorable films at Sundance this year, staying with me long after the festival's end.