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C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
one of the best Canadian films in years
Jean Marc Vallee's c.r.a.z.y is not only one of the best french Canadian films, but it has become, after one viewing, has the potential to become an all-time favourite.
i think i should list the reasons why c.r.a.z.y. should be your favourite film too: 1. amazing acting by the entire cast, with michel cote and Marc-andre grondin stealing the show. 2. a soundtrack that ranks among the best. more than just the music, the way the music is used is just brilliant. mixing the rolling stones, David bowie, charles aznavour and patsy cline to perfection. 3. the clothes and fashion are totally awesome. they all just look so cool. 4. while it's sort of a drama, the humour is endearing and very enjoyable. 5. the main character zac, is one of the most complex, yet immediately lovable characters to come to the screen in years. his narration is both enigmatic and wonderful. 6. it makes me think of patsy cline in a whole new way. (not a spoiler) 7. vallee's close attention to craft really shines. the film travels through time seamlessly and two hours go by like it's nothing. 8. it's a Canadian film that doesn't look like trash (and even if it did, i'd love it anyway). 9. this is the type of feel-good film cameron crowe should be making.
so in conclusion, go watch this film. now.
Heavy (1995)
extremely underrated and amazing
this is one of those films that slipped right through the cracks. i rarely ever see it mentioned by friends and critics alike. a truly beautiful little movie, a sort of slice of life that is at times sad and funny. one of my favourite parts about it is the soundtrack, which really gives the film its ambiance and its moods - the Thurston Moore score coupled with the stellar music from Evan dando (singing gram parsons!) the plimsouls, eleni mandell etc. is what turned me to the film (i heard the soundtrack first). and i'm glad i saw the film. star pruitt taylor vince definitely gives a great performance in a truly subtly powerful role. not-one to be overlooked.
Highway 61 (1991)
forget roadkill, this is Bruce's best early film
more campy than roadkill (if that was possibly) and much lighter than dance me outside and hardcore logo, highway 61 is a great, fun film that fits perfectly on a snowy Saturday afternoon. the random plot twists as well as the off beat characters make this film truly unique and oddly Canadian. don mckellar proves here why he is Canada's most important actor - not because of any extensive talent, but because of his knack for playing the nervous, shy, eccentric who doesn't really fit in. this is one of those Canadian movies that totally could have gotten a bigger following if it had better distribution. now where's the DVD?