Thursday, April 23, 2009

REVIEW: Timecrimes



OK, You have to see this movie! This one I had heard a lot about and finally got to see it this week. If you love time travel scenarios and theorizing what would happen if you went back in time and did this or did that, and whatnot, this is an incredible film to sink your minds into. The movie concerns an older couple living out in the woods. Nearby is a research facility where we do not know whats happening really. Not yet anyway. After doing some landscaping, The husband, Hector is enjoying his surrounds watching things through his binoculars when he sees a young woman disrobing. His wife leaves to run an errand and intrigued he walks into the woods only to find her knocked out, then he is stabbed in the arm by a man wearing a bloody bandage as a mask and a trench coat.



As he runs away he takes shelter in the research facility and a scientist tells him to hide in this giant liquid tub machine with a cover over it. He goes in and in a second he is transported back in time a few hours. The scientist tells him that there are now 2 of him. He then tries to go back and stop the killing but then realizes that through a series of crazy events the "killer" in the mask is actually someone he knows quite well... And the time loop keeps happening to a point where there are 3 versions of him walking around trying to figure it all out in this 2 hour time frame. You really have to pay attention but if you love that time shifting stuff this is a really fun movie to watch and re-watch. The performances are dead on, and the director, Nacho Vigalondo does a great job here on his first feature film. Look out for this guy, as he could be a director to watch. It's out on video now through Magnet Releasing. Netflix it now!!!

Here is a trailer:

Friday, April 17, 2009

St. Nick (UPDATED)




My buddy James Johnston produced a movie by local filmmaker David Lowery called St. Nick. It made some serious noise at SWSW and won the Grand Jury Prize at the AFI Dallas fest. I'm real excited for those guys and to see the movie! I have not yet seen it, because I'm a butthead, but I hope to this Saturday night at 8pm as its playing at The Modern in Ft. Worth as part of the Modern 'Til Midnight series going on. So if you're into cool indie films or films in general go out and see St. Nick. It's made by real filmmakers who love film, and know how to actually express themselves through it. Imagine that? CLICK HERE for a link to the Modern site where you can find ticket and show info.

UPDATE:

We went and saw the movie and I was really moved by the film. I think David did a tremendous job at juggling telling a story and doing it a way that was pure to him as an artist. I felt there was a great balance here, and reminded me of Badlands. I'm proud to know those guys and I think this film will be a huge stepping stone for them. I'm really impressed with the film!!! I will keep people updated on where the film is and how to see it.

Will You Be Here Tomorrow?



Oh my this is so wonderful...

Thursday, April 16, 2009