Cinema Cinema

I've been seeing quite a few movies these days, thanks to a library which is conveniently situated, and has a good collection.

I've concluded that I'm not a good movie critic at all, because I loved all the movies I saw!

Traffic: Fantastic 3-story piece.

Mystic River: 3 guys and a fantastic story again!

21 Grams: I picked up this movie because of Benicio Del Toro(Traffic) and Sean Penn (Mystic River). Another 3-story piece which kept me glued to my seat and couldn't get enough of.

Amores Perros: I picked up this movie, courtesy SSM, who let it be known that the director was the same guy who directed 21 Grams. I am absolutely floored by this guy. I cannot believe it is his debut film as director. I simply had to find out more about him.

Another fantastic 3-story piece. (OK, I shall refrain from using fantastic again!) Music was haunting and stayed with me for a long time.

House of Sand and Fog: After watching flicks like 21 grams and Amores Perros, the going was so slow. But it slowly began to wrap its foggy arms around me, and drag me into its quicksand. I had a melon-sized lump in my throat at the end, and anger directed at Jennifer Connelly's character, much to the amusement of DH.

On the Waterfront: Reeled from the full impact of Marlon Brando.

City of Women: This Fellini flick went whoosh over my head. I had to read a couple of reviews to try and understand what he was trying to convey. I simply suspended all preconceived notions, and watched his visions with delight.

Ran: I got a glimpse of what CEC and others were raving about, regarding the visual treats Kurosawa offers. I liked the shots of the armies assembling on top of the mountains the best. It had some sort of symmetry to it that I found very appealing. I got upset about the portrayal of Lady Kaide (yeah right! it's always the wicked female's fault!), and found the movie a tad longish, but what remains most with me are the sweeping shots, with men moving like ants, and the landscape being most prominent.