Amour is a French film, winner of Palme D'or in Cannes this year. Directed and written by Michael Haneke, the movie is close to a masterpiece, with its subtle performances, emotional story and wonderful direction.
Amour has a touching script, a sad, often desperate and lonely script that makes this movie ten times more effective and beautiful than it already is. It tells the story of an old couple who have to fight with the sudden illness of Anne, the wife, whilst Georges takes care of her the best way he can. It features funny moments, but also melancholic ones and sad ones and desperate ones, all mixed with normal, sometimes boring scenes like a guy waiting or a woman cleaning the house. That being said, I don't think the screenplay was one of the film's strong points- it had very few moments of action, but a number of intense ones; it was, however, immensely helped by the performances, but more about that later.
Number two on my favourites list of Amour was the wonderful direction. I love Haneke's style-it's so simple, a little peculiar at places, but beautiful and interesting to watch, with rarely any close-ups, just only in the important moments. There was no music or score, and that made even more bleak than it already was, but it was nice to hear only classical, piano songs when it was needed.
Number one on my favourite list of this movie was the acting. Many have raved about Emmanuelle Riva and her portrayal of Anne, the sick woman, whose condition worsens over time, but my heart went to Jean-Louis Trintignant , the man playing the husband. His performance was heartbreaking, realistic and interesting, and in my opinion, his part was much harder than Riva; it had so many small details and little expressions that offered ten times more to the audience than a phrase would. I loved how he played the old man who was so in love with his wife, that he would do any usually embarrassing thing in order to keep her happy and safe- he took care of her better than most nurses would, but her sufferance forced him to darker things and, as weird as it may sound, I understood him and why he did what he did.
The ending was incredibly subtle and mysterious- was it Haneke's way of showing us he followed her into a new place? Has his guilt and sorrow overtaken his sense of reality? Maybe, and it was a very moving scene, as ordinary as it seemed. I would have much preferred this to the actual last scene with the daughter.
Amour is a stunning movie that deserves attention, but not as incredibly emotional as advertised. It's very well acted and interestingly directed, but its bleak course of action cuts some of its high points. Still, I highly recommend it, especially to film lovers.
Cristian Mungiu's second film, after the acclaimed 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days, is yet another drama, this time, with an even more interesting, tragic theme: religious fanaticism and exorcism in orthodox churches. Based on a true story written by Tatiana Niculescu Bran, it is, as expected, a bleak, yet extremely well made and fascinating film, that you must see. It tells the story of Alina, a woman who comes back to Romania to take Voichita, her best friend from childhood, with her in Germany to work, but realizes that the young girl is not the same person, as Voichita is now living in a monastery and is deeply religious. She tries to convince her otherwise, but the situation gets out of hand when Alina suddenly gets sick and starts scaring people around her, especially the nuns and priest.
Most would argue that one of the highlights of the film is definitely the script- it did, after all, win the Best Screenplay award in Cannes-but I am not that convinced, although I do think it is very well written. What I admired and loved about Mungiu's script most was that he didn't take sides or focus on a specific theme or idea: he didn't actually pinpoint the fact that it was a mental problem, or it was really the need for an exorcism; he didn't show us a clear relationship type between the two women- they could have been friends or lovers or something else entirely. And he didn't blame it directly on something- that is what impressed me the most: Mungiu let us believe and interpret the actions in our own way, according to our own beliefs, and I believe that is not only a wise thing to do, but a difficult one, as well, and he should be celebrated for it.
I think the script maybe wouldn't have been such a success if not for the performances of the two leading ladies: Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur. They not only had great chemistry with each other, but with the other actors, as well, but they individually shined, as two completely different people, both equally complex and troubled. Alina, played by Cristina Flutur, is the more direct, strong type of girl, but who now faces a sad, even depressive moment in her life, as she feels lonely and misguided, and that's why she comes back after her friend. Voichita (Cosmina Stratan), on the other hand, is a shy, kind and static type of person, who only wants to help and be peaceful, and she thinks she has found that with God and the monastery, a situation that Alina does not understand. This situation creates a tension between the girls, but also in themselves, as Alina tries to come to grips with Voichita's change, while the younger woman wants to make her friend follow her lead. Both were challenged in different ways, as they faced horrible decisions and facts; in the end, it was Voichita who had the power to change Alina's fate, but didn't or she did, but much too late. It may be a little confusing for you now, as you read it, but after you see the movie, you will understand- I just don't want to give too much away. Let's just saw that Stratan and Flutur are well worth of their acting award in Cannes, as they gave one of the year's best performances.
Moving on to the filmmaking part, I can say that Cristian Mungiu's typical direction visibly evolved in a more mature, complex way, but still having its visually appealing traits like the wide and close-up shots, or following the individual with camera from behind, and rather unusual shot frames. It worked for 432 and it definitely works here, maybe even better than his first feature. There are also some interesting and sometimes funny shots in Beyond the Hills, like the nuns transporting the girl to the church, or the scene in the end, in the car. He is fast becoming one of my favorite directors out there, alongside Steve McQueen, who I find to have a similar style of directing. As for the other elements, I loved the cinematography, and again, the sets and costumes, as they were completely realistic and well done. Not much of a score (maybe none at all), but trust me, the film will not bore you- the tension is there most of the time and the script helps it move forward in an interesting way.
Talking to other people about it, I noticed one thing that could cause a problem for viewers, especially non-Romanians. I have been told that there are many subtleties, many small details and knowledge factors that could confuse people, as they are not familiar with the religion or the customs here, and I have to say, I agree, in some parts. That doesn't mean that the script alone, or the relationships and actions revealed are enough to make the film a fantastic one, but you should know it's not as easy to see as an American one, for example.
Overall, Beyond the Hills is yet another big accomplishment, not only of Cristian Mungiu, but also of the Romanian cinema, and I am proud of it. I hope you will like it, too, and I urge you to see it. Just like you saw A Separation last year, or White Ribbon years before that, see this one- it might be an Oscar Foreign Language nominee- at least I hope it will.
My second attempt to discover and examine Romanian cinema was the Cannes Palme D'Or winner, 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days. I was extremely surprised, in a very good way, of the quality of the film, from all points of view: direction, cinematography, acting, script and so on. Set in 1987, the prime time of Communism in Romania, we witness a day in the life of two young women: one about to have an abortion, and one helping her with this delicate situation, meanwhile trying to survive her own demons.
First things first, the script was quite outstanding. Seemingly simple and static at times, it simmers in emotion, fear and uneasiness. We see the life of two young women ruined within a day, and mostly because of a heartless man, a merciless creature who only cares about money and his own safety. For me, this was one of the scariest and dangerous types of villain I have ever seen, although he technically didn't kill anyone, or shoot/strangle someone directly. His insensitive behaviour towards the girls was evil enough to qualify him as an villain in my eyes. I was also stunned about certain script decisions I did not see coming: I don't think I have ever been so surprised by a change in story like the moment they went from fighting over money to taking their clothes off, or the fact that Mungiu or the script meant to show us the detail in the bathroom at the end.
Filmmaking wise, I absolutely loved it. I could literally write paragraphs after paragraphs about Mungiu's directing style and favorite scenes. For example, I liked the constant moving of the camera, but choosing the right moments to stop it and let the subject move away, or the way he puts the camera on the counter in the hotel, or how he stills the camera for minutes while a whole conversation is happening. His style reminds me a lot of Steve McQueen and I love the former, so Mungiu just reached the top 3 current directors list for me. I can't wait to see Beyond the hills next week. The cinematography was beautiful and it was interesting to see how he used dark or very dark tones for some scenes. As for music, there was no soundtrack, but I didn't need it, the normal background noises were loud enough to compensate for the lack of music.
Another thing I have to mention, because I thought it was brilliantly executed and helped me appeal and understand the whole situation better, was the realistic feel of the feature. Mungiu absolutely got it right-most of you probably don't realise, but everything in this film delivers a Romania in the communism era- from the way they talked, to the cars and buses, to the interior designing, everything. It's weird, but also nostalgic and appealing to most nationals, including me. Starting with the first shot: all the little, seemingly unimportant, but spot on, Romanian things, like Doina, the usual make up remover/face cream/mask for women those days, the blanket on the bed with the standard model, the ASOS cigarettes, or the soup in the container. Moreover, the conversation between the adults at the table near the end is EXACTLY what happens in a normal Romanian dinner party. Speaking of this particular scene, I also liked it because we could see the decay of the girls' state of mind, the sadness in her eyes, the worrying for Gabita and everything else crowding her mind, all whilst the adults were talking about food and children.
Another strong point was, of course, the casting. Although it features very few actors, they do their job wonderfully, all delivering awards worthy performances, especially Anamaria Marinca, playing Otilia, the much more open and daring friend, who does all the "dirty" work for her friend. She shines throughout the film, because we see the biggest change in her actions and feelings: she is, at the beginning, the no-bullshit, let's get things over, type of girl, but by the end, she is more vulnerable and sad than Gabita, the woman having the abortion, will ever be. I also have to mention Vlad Ivanov, who played Bebe, the ruthless man performing the "medical" act, who gave a standout and quite chilling performance.
As I think I said in my previous instalment, Romanian filmmakers are good at dramatic features...so good, that they very rarely stray out of tragedy or drama genres, and when they do venture into comedy, it's not always pleasant. 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days is one of the best dramas I have ever seen, in national or international cinema and I am very proud because of it. It's just sad it took me so long to see it.
I urge you to watch it, even if you're afraid of foreign movies. This one is worth the trip, especially if you appreciate and love outstanding films.
I am very curious to find out what you thought of it, if you have seen it! What was your take on the story, the direction, the sets and vibe of the film? Please share your thoughts or link me to your review, if you've written one!
I've been struggling with this review for over a month, for several reasons: first of all, the film was a little complicated and, at times, unbelievable; second of all, I still find it hard to explain and understand the premises and meaning of the movie myself; third of all, all of that just put me off wanting to write it. But I really do have to, so this is my attempt (sorry if I screw it up).
Holy Motors is directed and written by Leos Carax, about...well, here's where things get complicated. The official synopsis on IMDb says: "From dawn to dusk, a few hours in the life of Monsieur Oscar, a shadowy character who journeys from one life to the next. He is, in turn, captain of industry, assassin, beggar, monster, family man..."I believe that it is about a man who gets payed to fulfill other people's dreams and wild imagination, living this fantasy for different period of times(5 minutes or a while night). Basically, that is what he does all day: running around Paris, whilst being driven by an older lady in a white limo, from job to job, doing crazy, unexpected and sometimes, confusing things.
Despite its madness and WTF factor, Holy Motors is definitely intriguing. You are fascinated by the crazy actions, and although, at some point, you might have the tendency to give up, it still keeps you asking questions: is that girl really his? who is Kylie Minogue's character and what does she mean to him? Is it all a dream? Who is the agency? and so many more like that. I won't even talk about the end, because it mean to spoil the film for you, but let's just say that it 1. Clarifies the name for me but 2. Confuses me even more on a more general level of the story. Again, wtf?
From a filmmaker's point of view, it was quite good. Interesting direction, to match its course of action, the score fitted it very well and special props to the make-up department for some of the scenes. Denis Lavant as the main character, Mr.Oscar, is fantastic and I am surprised he hasn't received more praise for his work, but then again, I also think Holy Motors, because of its originality, will, most likely, be left out of the awards season, so ultimately, it doesn't surprise me. Eva Mendez and Kylie Minogue play their parts to the T, but don't get overly excited, there's not too much going on for their characters, in terms of complexity or action.
I know a lot of people didn't have the patience or, better said, were not drawn into the story enough to stay focused or give a shit by the end of it, but for me, it was definitely interesting to watch and experience. I was outraged, shocked, confused, but ultimately, intrigued by it. I can't and won't say too much of it (because I don't want to and, as I said before, I can't)- you need to experience it yourself, but I believe you should give it a try when it comes to your cinemas or local DVD store. Curious to see what you think of it.
Moorise Kingdom, directed by Wes Anderson and written by him and Roman Coppola, recently premiered in Cannes to good reviews. It tells the story of two young people from a small island in New England, who decide to run away together, causing the girl's family and the boy's scout troop to work together to try to find the two lovebirds.
The first scene perfectly captures the atmosphere of the film and sets up the tone in both direction and sets and costume designs. The colors are vibrant, the shots are quick and sometimes robotic, with a lot of close-up, but it somehow works perfectly into the story, making it even more appealing.
One of the things that makes Moonrise Kingdom stand out from most of the films I've seen in cinemas recently is the script: it's amusing, but it also moves you; the characters are very likable, but none of them are really happy; it's funny, but in an unassuming, awkward way. It's black and it's white and it's magical. This is probably my favorite thing about the film. Some of the lines are hilarious, the cameos are a breath of fresh air (Jason Schwartzman, Harvey Keitel, Tilda Swinton) and the actors are so well cast, that they deliver it in the most sweet, quirky, yet adorable way. I'm trying to find a way to explain to you the kind of humor you can expect from it, but I can't and maybe it's better this way, so at least you can judge it for yourself. It's not for everyone, but I am sure most will enjoy it.
Acting wise, everyone delivered. Frances McDormand and Bill Murray provided a few laughs and worked well together, although they don't seem to be a good match. Edward Norton was just adorable as the Scout Master Ward and I loved his interaction with the younger boys, and while Tilda Swinton wasn't given enough time to shine, she still did her job wonderfully. The three real stars of the movie which deserve the highest praise were Bruce Willis and the two kids who run away, Jared Gilman and Kaya Wayward. Willis really surprised me in the role of Captain Sharp, a slow minded, but kind man who decides to help them escape, whilst the two youngsters were just outstanding. Their interaction and their chemistry, but most especially, their individual characters and their performance of them were just adorable and a pleasure to watch. I don't want to give too much away, but you'll understand me when you'll see the beach scene when they dance and kiss, or the one between them and Jason Schwartzman, or the very last scene at the house. Without them, the movie would have been nothing.
From a filmmakers point of view, it was very interesting to watch and Wes' technique is not something you see every day- well, at least, I haven't. Like I mentioned before, the way Anderson chose to shoot it was very quick, going from wide to close-ups in a rather abrupt way. It's not very fluid, but then again, the story is made in such a way that it perfectly matches it, as the actions of the kids are awkward and not natural or sometimes realistic. Visually, it's beautiful and I love the colors and the costumes that they used. The score is a little bit out of place, but then again, so is the movie, so yet again, it fits.
In some ways, I consider it to be this year's Midnight in Paris- I say that because it's a very well made film, quite simplistic in some aspects at the first glance, but with a fantastic script, wonderful star cast and very enjoyable. Maybe it's a bit of a stretch to compare the two, but in my mind, the connection seems right.
Bottom line, Moonrise Kingdom is a joy to watch and it will definitely light up your mood. The film is extremely well done; it's unusual in many ways, but somehow it all works. Wes Anderson just delivered one of this year's best films and I highly recommend you to see it!
The Cannes Festival is almost here and today the
official line-up has been announced. There are multiple categories, but I will
focusing on the In Competition movies- check out below a couple of things you
should know about each one and some trailers to go along with it, too.
In
Competition
Amour,
directed and written by Michael Haneke
-Previous works of MH: The Piano teacher,
Funny games
-Stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant and
William Shimell
-Synopsis: A retired couple deals with
aftermath of the wife suffering from a debilitating stroke. (IMDb)
The
Angels' Share, directed by Ken Loach and
written by Paul Laverty
-Previous works of KL: The wind that
shakes the Barley,
-Stars: Roger Allam, Daniel Portman and
John Henshaw
-Synopsis: Narrowly avoiding jail, new
dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery
inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives. (IMDb)
Baad
el mawkeaa, directed by Yousry Nasrallah
-Surprisingly enough, no information
about it on IMDb and nothing clear in the first pages of Google
Beyond
the Hills, directed and written by Cristian
Mungiu
-Previous works of CM: 4 months, 3 weeks and
2 days (Palme D’or winner)
-Stars Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur and
Valeriu Andriuta
-Synopsis: A drama centered on the friendship
between two young women who grew up in the same orphanage; one has found refuge
at a convent in Romania and refuses to leave with her friend, who now lives in
Germany. (IMDb)
-Particularly happy for this one, as I
remember being so excited and proud when he won the Grand Prize a couple of
years ago (yes, shocking revelation, I am Romanian)
Cosmopolis,
directed and written by David Cronenberg, based on a novel by Don DeLillo
-Previous works of DC: Eastern Promises,
History of Violence
-Stars Robert Pattinson, Jay Baruchel and
Kevin Durand
-Synopsis: Riding across Manhattan in a
stretch limo in order to get a haircut, a 28-year-old billionaire asset
manager's day devolves into a odyssey with a cast of characters that start to
tear his world apart. (IMDb)
-Looks absolutely crazy and I love it, I
am intrigued by it! Plus, dare I say Robert Pattinson might do a fantastic job
in it? He looks very good in the trailer
Holy
Motors, directed and written by Leos Carax
-Previous works of LC: Pola X, Les amants
du Pont-Neuf
-Stars Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue and
Michel Piccoli
-Synopsis: The drama follows a day in the
life of a young actor (played by Denis Lavant) as he moves from one set to
another, sharing scenes with various partners. [Synopsis Courtesy of Next
Movie]
-Big names, interesting premise, will
attract attention
The
Hunt, or Jagten,
directed by Thomas Vinterberg&written by TV and Tobias Lindholm
-Previous works of TV: Festen, Submarino
-Stars Mads Mikkelsen, Alexandra Rapaport and
Thomas Bo Larsen
-Synopsis: a divorced man in a small country
town who is accused of abusing a child. (Guardian)
Killing
Them Softly, directed and written by Andrew Dominik, based
on a novel by George V. Higgins
-Formerly known as Cogan's Trade
-Previous works of AD: The Assasination
of Jesse James
-Stars Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta and Richard
Jenkins
-Synopsis: Jackie Cogan is a professional
enforcer who investigates a heist that went down during a mob-protected poker
game. (IMDb)
-Expect big press around this movie, Brad
Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the eve of their engagement
In
another Country, directed and written by Hong Sang-soo
-Stars Isabelle Huppert and Jun-Sang Yu
-Synopsis/storyline: There are three
women named Anne who each consecutively visit a seaside town. They each stay at
the same small hotel by the shore and venture onto the beach where each of the
Annes meet a group of the same people including a certain lifeguard who
restlessly wanders up and down the beach. Huppert plays all three of these
different Annes and aside from her, the rest of the cast is all Korean,
although the film was mostly shot in the English language. (Screendaily)
In
the Fog, directed by Sergei Loznitsa
-Stars Vladimir Svirskiy, Vladislav Abashin
and Sergei Kolesov
-Synopsis: Western frontiers of the USSR,
1942. The region is under German occupation. A man is wrongly accused of
collaboration. Desperate to save his dignity, he faces impossible moral choice.
(IMDb)
Lawless,
directed by John Hillcoat, written by Nick Cave, based on a novel by Matt
Bondurant
-Previously known as “The Wettest Country”
-Previous works of JH: The Road, The
Proposition
-Stars Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy
Pearce, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain
-Synopsis: Set in the Depression-era Franklin
County, Virginia, a bootlegging gang is threatened by authorities who want a
cut of their profits. (IMDb)
-There was buzz around it for a long time
and it is rumoured to be a very good movie
Like
Someone in Love, directed and written by Abbas
Kiarostami
-Previous works of AK: Taste of Cherry,
Certified Copy
-Stars Ryo Kase, Denden and Rin Takanashi
-Synopsis: Akiko (Rin Takanashi) a pretty
young student, sells herself to help pay for her studies. But then she comes
across a very unusual client: a learned old scholar (Tadashi Okuno) who shows
her great kindness. An extraordinary relationship develops between her and the
old man. (Awards Daily)
-Another loved and anticipated movie,
high on the betting boards
Moonrise
Kingdom, directed by Wes Anderson and written
by WA and Roman Coppola
-Previous works of WA: The Royal
Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Fantastic Mr.Fox
-Stars Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bruce
Willis, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton
-Synopsis: A pair of lovers flees their
New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out and find them.
(IMDb)
-Opening night, big stars, world known
director, interesting trailer- buzz-worthy film
Mud,
directed and written by Jeff Nichols
-Previous works of JN: Take Shelter
-Stars Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey
and Michael Shannon
-Synopsis: A drama centered on two teenage
boys who encounter a fugitive and pact to help him escape from an island in the
Mississippi. (IMDb)
On
the Road, directed by Walter Salles, written by
Jose Rivera based on a novel by Jack Kerouac
-Previous works of WS: Motorcycle Diaries
-Stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley,
Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen, Amy Adams
-Synopsis: Dean and Sal are the portrait
of the Beat Generation. Their search for "It" results in a fast
paced, energetic roller coaster ride with highs and lows throughout the U.S.
(IMDb)
-Very anticipated and talked about film
in the last few years, the big names will attract a lot of press, especially
Kristen Stewart
-Early reports say that the movie is 2h
20 min long and very good
The
Paperboy, directed and by Lee Daniels and based
on a novel by Peter Dexter
-Previous works of LD: Precious, Monster’s
Ball
-Stars Zac Efron, John Cusack and Matthew
McConaughey
-Synopsis: A reporter returns to his
Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. (IMDb)
Paradies:
Liebe, directed by Ulrich Seidl and
written by US and Veronika Franz
-Director known for his documentary style
-Stars Maria Hofstätter, Margarete Tiesel
and Inge Maux
Post
Tenebras Lux, directed by Carlos Reygadas
-Mexican director, known for Japon and
Battle in Heaven
Reality,
directed by Matteo Garrone and written by MG and Ugo Chiti
-Previous works of MG: Gomorra
-Stars Claudia Gerini, Nunzia Schiano and
Ciro Petrone
-Synopsis: “...is taking a look at
reality television, and at the very least, this image suggests a lighter movie
than the excellent but heavy "Gomorrah." (Indiewire)
Rust
and Bone, directed by Jacques Audiardand written
by JA and Thomas Bidegain
-Stars Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts
and Bouli Lanners
-Synopsis: It starts in the north. Ali ends
up with Sam, age 5, on the arms. His son, he barely knows. Homeless, penniless
and friendless, Ali finds refuge with her sister in Antibes. There is much
better that she's hosting in the garage of his house, she takes care of the
little and it's nice. Following a fight in a nightclub, his fate crosses that
of Stephanie. He brings her back to her and leaves her phone. He is poor and
she is beautiful and confident. She is a princess. All the objects. Stephanie
is a trainer of killer whales at Marineland. It will take the show turns into a
nightmare for a phone call in the night's meet again When Ali is found, the
princess is packed in a wheelchair: she lost her legs and a lot of illusions. He
will simply help, without compassion, without mercy. She will revive.
(IndieWire)
-It received some buzz before hand,
especially because of Marion Cotillards involvement
Taste
of Money, directed by Im Sang-soo
-Previous works of IS: The Housemaid
-Stars Kim Gang-woo, Baek Yoon-sik, Youn
Yuh-jung, Kim Hyo-jin, On Ju-wan and Maui Taylor
-Synopsis: The story focuses on Youngjak,
the secretary of Mrs. Baek, who is the leader of a powerful Korean industrial
giant. Tasked with looking after the affairs of this private and morally
questionable family, Youngjak is soon caught in a spiral of domination and
secrets, lost between his principles and the possibility of rapid career
advancement to a more comfortable life. Youngjak must choose sides to survive
in this world where money, sex and power are kings. (Indiewire)
You
Haven't Seen Anything Yet, directed by Alain
Resnais
-Stars Lambert Wilson, Mathieu Amalric and
Michel Piccoli
My
choices/picks aka The "I wish I was in Cannes to see
this movie" recipients
aka "I will
be checking to see how these following movies do in the festival":
On the road- first
and most anticipated (you know that by now); I loved the book and I have had a
crush on Garrett Hedlund since Four Brothers. The trailer looks solid
Mud- for the new Michael Shannon-
Jeff Nichols collaboration; the first one (Take Shelter) was amazing, so I have
high expectations for the second one
Lawless- great cast
Moonrise Kingodom-
cast+director+trailer+storyline= all very interesting
Cosmopolis- One word: CRAZY...or, if it
pleases you, out of control
Killing them softly- mafia
and a sexy Brad Pitt? Yes, I am that shallow, I will take it
Beyond the hills-
sticking with the national talent! Go Mungiu!
What
movies are you excited about? If you
could choose one movie to see from the line-up, what would it be? Let me know
in the comments!
