Directed by Werner Herzog Stroszek is both heartwarming and scathing, a film whose innocence wears off over time and reveals a much darker underbelly. It's the story of a simple man, Bruno Stroszek, fresh out of prison and eager to start his life anew. He is without any real prospects (career, romantic or otherwise) and deals … Continue reading Stroszek (1977)
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The Thin Blue Line (1988)
Directed by Errol Morris The Thin Blue Line is a documentary about the murder of a Dallas police officer and the wrongful conviction of Randall Adams for that murder. Like Errol Morris' previous two documentaries (which I adore), there is no narration, even though this is one of those true crime stories that have become … Continue reading The Thin Blue Line (1988)
Gates of Heaven (1978)
Directed by Errol Morris Gates of Heaven, Errol Morris' first documentary, was destined for obscurity until Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel chose to champion the film, with Ebert putting it as one of his top ten films of all time. Like his follow up, Vernon, Florida, this documentary is composed of a series of interviews with recurring … Continue reading Gates of Heaven (1978)
Vernon, Florida (1981)
Directed by Errol Morris [EDIT: After I wrote about this movie I learned that Morris' original intention was to go to Vernon, Florida because of its reputation as "Nub City," a town full of maimed people who amputated their own limbs as part of an insurance scam. The town had by far the highest number … Continue reading Vernon, Florida (1981)
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