Ryan McNeil
So a bit of news before I turn the spotlight over to my fellow bloggers.
HOT DOCS, North America’s biggest documentary film festival is coming up soon, and for the first time I’ll be covering it here on my blog! I’ve enjoyed my Hot Doc experiences in the past as a mere patron, so getting the chance to write about what I’m seeing and who I’m meeting is gonna add a delicious second scoop to this non-fiction sundae.
Cool, eh? There’s a kick-off press conference next week, so look for news on that next Wednesday. Likewise, get ready for lots of news, reviews and special podcast episodes when the festival takes place at the end of April. Y’all come back now, y’hear?
For now though, let’s see what everyone else is up to this week…
I’m not planning on seeing THE CRAZIES, but I’ve heard good things. For instance – Rachel really enjoyed it.
In case you haven’t already noticed, Univarn is in the home stretch of a Kurosawa Bloog-a-Thon.
Meanwhile, Encore is in the midst of a series of posts dedicated to his top performances of the decade. This week he mentioned one of my favorites.
Who wants random? (“I do! I do!”) Fletch is back and has posted about his top five movies of 2002. You might ask “Why 2002?”…I say “Why not?”
Hey check it out – Nick and Travis have started podcasting!
M. Carter has reviewed a movie named TWENTYNINE PALMS, which many of you might not have heard of. I however remember it quite clearly, as its the only movie I’ve ever walked out of. But in a case of dif’rent strokes, Meredith seems to dig it.
Enjoy!
<3 for the linkage Mad. Shame you're not all that into the Kurosawa realm, there's a handful of these films I would kill to hear your opinion of :).
I have to admit I was very negative towards the trailers for The Crazies but all the reviews has knocked it rather high up on my DVD rental list.
Looking forward to your coverage of Hot Docs next week!
Thanks for the link love, Hatter:)
I came very close to walking out on Twentynine Palms, but decided to stick it out. Wrong decision on my part…I will never get that time back.
@ Univarn… Anytime. I do like Kurosawa, I'm just sadly in the dark. I do plan on going on an Akira bender in the future, I'm just unsure of the planning.
Here's the question –
Discount SVENE SAMURAI, RASHOMON, and RAN since I've seen those…which five would you suggest someone start with?
@ Dreher… Thanks! Truthfully, I'm a little nervous about it.
@ Rachel… Anytime
@ CS… Right?? Just felt so dull to me, and a waste of filming in such a photogenic part of the world!
@Mad Yojimbo, Ikiru, and High and Low would definitely be tier 1 (9-10 score) Kurosawa viewing.
After that there's about 10 films on my tier 2 (7-8) for Kurosawa so it's up in the air. I'd say Drunken Angel and Throne of Blood (which many hail as his best work) would be solid choices.
Hidden Fortress, Bad Sleep Well, and Red Beard (I tend to be alone on my love for this one) would also be up there as good alternatives.
Nice collection of links! Thanks chief
@ Univarn… Well when I go on my unavoidable Kurosawa bender, I'll be happy to have that list at the ready. Thanks – and Happy Kurosawa Day
@ Castor… Anytime mate. Perhaps you should start doing a similar type of post one day a week? Keeps the community growing.