Summer Plans and Blog Changes

Summer has arrived, schools are out (well some of them) and I am now reclining and sitting back to watch some movies. You may have noticed (if you are not a new to this blog) that I have radically changed the layout. I am at the moment mainly using a template, but it may change soon. For this summer I have some new ideas and changes to this blog and plan on exploring a wide variety of films.

Encounters at the end of the World (2007)

Directed and Written by: Werner Herzog
Genre: Documentary
USA
Colour, 99 Minutes

Verdict: Werner Herzog has made almost as many documentaries as he has fictional films, and his documentaries most certainly have a cinematic element to them. Encounters at the End of the World is one of his best documentaries as he explores the wonders of Antarctica and its fascinatingly beautiful areas,  revealing more than just gorgeous landscapes.

Prometheus (2012)

Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure
USA
Colour, 124 Minutes
*No Spoilers Guarenteed*

Verdict: For fans of the original Sci-Fi classic, Prometheus may seem a disappointment and lacks the engaging suspense and chilling atmosphere the Alien franchise is famous for having. However, it is not entirely bad and has a great soundtrack, cinematography and a solid female lead.

May in Review

The month of May has been a busy and hectic month for several reasons. First off, it’s the time of year when everyone is busy with schoolwork whether you are in High School, College or University. Now, all of my work is complete (very happy about that). Secondly, I have been unable to review many films, but I have certainly watched a lot. Now that summer is here, I thought it was time to change the blog around, and now I have a different layout, new archiving and a new review layout method. Here is an overview of May in the movies.

City of God (2002)

Directed by: Fernando Meirelles

Genre: Crime, Drama 

Brazil
Language: Portuguese 

Colour, 130 Minutes

Verdict: City of God with its rocket-like pacing is one of the best cinematic achievements of the 21^st century and has accessibility allowing many people to relate and love the film. With grand young performances, flawless editing and fantastically shot cinematography, the film stands among the all-time greats.

My 10 Favourite Directors as of May 27th 2012

Well, a lot of time has passed and at this point I have explored hundreds of films. I have not once made a favourite directors list public as I have wanted to ensure it is a justified list. With directors such as Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock around, I wanted to wait a while to try and explore as many directors as possible. So here it is, my favourite directors and my three favourite films from them (in no order)

Mary and Max (2009)

Directed and Written by: Adam Elliot
Genre: Animation, Drama
USA
Colour/B&W, 88 Minutes

Mary and Max tells the story of two very unlikely Pen Pal’s, with one being an 8 year-old Australian girl and the other a 44 year-old man with Asperger’s syndrome in New York. Through their lives, they write to one another about their lives and the differences and similarities they have.The film definitely excels with its narrative structure and excellent use of music and voice-over and it is quite a unique experience when we see the friendship and film develop. With thought-provoking content and bizarre visuals, it adds up for a unique experience.