Last week's movies
Posted 06-01-2015 at 01:48 PM by oeccscclhjhn
Timbuktu (2015) directed by Abderrahmane Sissako ★★★★★
Caught a limited release at my favorite theater across town (also saw GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem there, but that's for next week). There is one scene that stands out and is unforgettable - you will recognize it. I really did not know what to expect with this film, but from the unfolding of the characters and situation that they are in, living life in Timbuktu, you're captivated and led on their journey to it's unknown conclusion.
Ghost Dog The Way of the Samurai (2000), directed by Jim Jarmusch ★★★★
I've been ratcheting up on my Jim Jarmusch filmography quest, and recently saw him in an unexpected cameo in Aki Kaurismaki's [Leningrad Cowboys Go America](/spoiler). Ghost Dog had all of the ingredients of a great Jarmusch film; comedy (without Bill Murray this time), great characters, and intriguing story. You could almost catch the hint of Jean Reno and Natalie Portman without the mentor saying: no women, no kids. But of course, that's not it either - no spoilers here. I was suppose to get Dead Man yesterday, but due to Netflix' fight with the USPS, delivery is still hit and miss - no more consistent 1 day deliveries. I got the Coffee and Cigarettes tie in during the opening credits - while some may have gotten it with the opening music.
Five Easy Pieces (1970), directed by Bob Rafelson ★★★★
Yes, I have not seen this film all the way through - until now. I knew next to nothing about the story, and I've figured out the title sequence! [chicken sal san, hold the butter, the lettuce, and the mayonnaise, and a cup of coffee](/spoiler)
Caught a limited release at my favorite theater across town (also saw GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem there, but that's for next week). There is one scene that stands out and is unforgettable - you will recognize it. I really did not know what to expect with this film, but from the unfolding of the characters and situation that they are in, living life in Timbuktu, you're captivated and led on their journey to it's unknown conclusion.
Ghost Dog The Way of the Samurai (2000), directed by Jim Jarmusch ★★★★
I've been ratcheting up on my Jim Jarmusch filmography quest, and recently saw him in an unexpected cameo in Aki Kaurismaki's [Leningrad Cowboys Go America](/spoiler). Ghost Dog had all of the ingredients of a great Jarmusch film; comedy (without Bill Murray this time), great characters, and intriguing story. You could almost catch the hint of Jean Reno and Natalie Portman without the mentor saying: no women, no kids. But of course, that's not it either - no spoilers here. I was suppose to get Dead Man yesterday, but due to Netflix' fight with the USPS, delivery is still hit and miss - no more consistent 1 day deliveries. I got the Coffee and Cigarettes tie in during the opening credits - while some may have gotten it with the opening music.
Five Easy Pieces (1970), directed by Bob Rafelson ★★★★
Yes, I have not seen this film all the way through - until now. I knew next to nothing about the story, and I've figured out the title sequence! [chicken sal san, hold the butter, the lettuce, and the mayonnaise, and a cup of coffee](/spoiler)
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