6. Manila in the Claws of LightLucky to own this one, and it's a great one, revisting it only for the 2nd proper watch i seem to not remember a lot of it, feels fresh like a 1st viewing almost. Lino Brocka makes human despair films that are ablaze with reality, the kind of thing... See More » (1)
5. The RunnerI collected over 30 Iranian films when my best friend was from there, so this will be neat Directed by Amir Naderi • 1984 • Iran Starring Madjid Niroumand, Moussa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri (Quote) Kaili Blues was a firm 4 out of 5, just... See More » (1)
4. Kaili BluesWe're going back to China for our 4th film of the day, i'm quite tired so I might have a nap before finishing this, but i'm really stoked to see something calm, meditative and transcendent, with gorgeous foliage rich scenery, and long takes. I wish... See More » (1)
3. SmithereensAfter a couple heartbreaking films you know what I need as a palate cleanser, a punk film!! rawrrrr 🤟 Directed by Susan Seidelman • 1982 • United States (Quote) Farewell My Concubine is a 5/5 film even though I would have been more impressed... See More » (1)
11 directors who changed my perception of movies from 2004 to around 2012ish1. Werner Herzog -- it was his Nosferatu that kick-started my love affair with film as an art form, his prime decade was the 70s, where there was a mystical quality. I have a soft spot for the 2 starring Bruno in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser and... See More »
2. Farewell My ConcubineFew weeks ago attempted to watch this, but was bowled over how brutal the training those young kids underwent to be in the Peking Opera. It's a visual feast, and on CC you get all the supplements that the physical releases has. It's very interesting... See More » (1)
When people talk about great Miyazaki films I don't think Ponyo gets enough attentionIt has some of my favorite images from any of his films (1)
