Directed by Robin Hardy The Wicker Man draws more of a line between the pagan cult and Christianity than I would've presumed. The story is simple, a man wanders into an unconventional community and finds that he is a sacrifice for their greater good. He would seem to be the "ordinary" one and the community … Continue reading The Wicker Man (1973)
sacrifice
The Only Son (1936)
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu A young man, Ryosuke, receives a surprise visit from his mother, Tsune, in Ozu's The Only Son. Their visit lasts a quiet couple of days in Tokyo, and through strained pleasantries she learns for the first time that he is married and has a son. A night school teacher, he is quietly ashamed of … Continue reading The Only Son (1936)
Little Hours (2017)
Directed by Jeff Baena Little Hours is a story loosely adapted from a 14th century novella written by Giovanni Boccaccio, not that I know who that is. The movie is set in that same century, complete with a period piece setting, garb and ways of life. Everything is accurate, I assume, to that time period … Continue reading Little Hours (2017)
idrawonmywall.com 