Here are some lame Letterboxd "reviews" to catch up. Now I know how dirty Jason feels when he takes a Flixster dump.
Blonde Ice 1948
Watched Jan 19, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
A B- noir in every way. Second rate actors. Everything occurs in a few limited indoor locations. A hokey script with a really bad psychoanalytic ending.
But there are also charms. Most notably, Leslie Brooks. She makes it easy to believe that all of the men around her are completely powerless in her presence.
Besides the final act, the film is convincing (and a lot of fun) in its portrayal of a woman with ice in her veins. This is the worst sort of femme fatale, the kind who will do all the dirty work herself, then pin it on you in the end with nothing pointing toward her.
Compliance 2012
Watched Jan 20, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
I remain non-compliant.
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her 1967
Watched Jan 21, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
I'm waffling on whether or not I really like this one and how much, if so. It's unquestionably an ambitious film. Maybe Godard's best. What do I know?
Moonrise Kingdom 2012
Rewatched Jan 21, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
I agree with everything I've already written: chasingpictures.blogspot.com/2012/07/great-shall-be-peace-of-thy-children.html
I'm also still troubled by the adolescent sexuality. I imagine Anderson directing the young boy to feel the young girl's chest and I can't come to any reason at all why that is justified.
But, I can't argue with the power of the film. This is definitely Anderson's best film yet.
21 Days 1940
Watched Jan 25, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
There's a lot to like here, but it doesn't all hang together like it should.
A Colt is My Passport 1967
Watched Jan 26, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
A fantastic mash-up of Western/SpaghettiWestern/Gangster/Yakuza/Noir/Hitman/SNAFU/BuddyBadGuy film styles and substances. With a lovely score.
Tears on the Lion’s Mane 1962
Watched Jan 27, 2013
trawlerman’s review:
Japan's On the Waterfront? There are a few great moments (a thrown dog, a rockabilly outburst) and a few tender moments, but the film dragged for much of its not-all-that-long running time.
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