Directed by Terrence Malick There is certainly something admirable about Terrence Malick and this film in particular. It's so unabashedly Malick, so artful and abstract, with no real dialogue or exposition to lean on. Before we even hear any two characters speak we see them dance, giggle, run and throw themselves into each other's arms. … Continue reading To the Wonder (2012)
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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick 2001: A Space Odyssey lives on in certain striking images, like the ape turning a bone into a weapon, HAL 9000's termination or the astronaut, Dave (Keir Dullea) meeting himself in an austere royal bedroom. Upon rewatching this movie what I was struck by was how almost unapologetically this film stitches … Continue reading 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Post Tenebras Lux (2012)
Directed by Carlos Reygadas This is one of the strangest movies I've ever seen. It's amazing. I knew nothing about Post Tenebras Lux going in, and that's good because no description could prepare you for what this movie is. I'm not even sure what it is, but it's going to be one I have to chew … Continue reading Post Tenebras Lux (2012)