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Easy (2003)
blah blah sex blah
A film of some skin, lots of sex, few funny parts, and very little substance. Not compelling and uninteresting from the open to credits. I wish I could say this film had more to offer than making me feel like being able to go without sex for 90 days is some great feat, but there was nothing else that I got out of this movie. The characters don't ever connect with the audience, and the subject matter is overdone. This offers little new for the audience.
Elephant (2003)
Artful yet not-flawless
I was impressed with Elephant. It was, by far, one of the most innovatively shot and directed contemporary films I have seen. I never felt manipulated or pushed by the camera. Emotionally, I was also not beat up or manipulated at the end. Of course, it is a bit of an upsetting piece that is probably not telling the full story. I appreciated the open ending and thought it successfully inspired discussion and insight. But I learned a lot, grew some, and realized I have yet many more miles to go. I highly recommend this film.
In the Realms of the Unreal (2004)
Compelling and Visually Intriguing
The Henry Darger story is fascinating, and it made a terrific documentary for Jessica Yu and her animation team. She approaches it partially as a narrative, partially as a fantasy, and overall as as documentary. The animation is beautiful as it really transforms us in the world of Darger's artwork and life. There is rarely a dull instant in the piece, and I found myself just awed at this beautiful piece.
Easy (2003)
blah blah sex blah
A film of some skin, lots of sex, few funny parts, and very little substance. Not compelling and uninteresting from the open to credits. I wish I could say this film had more to offer than making me feel like being able to go without sex for 90 days is some great feat, but there was nothing else that I got out of this movie. The characters don't ever connect with the audience, and the subject matter is overdone. This offers little new for the audience.