Chungking Express (1994, dir. Wong Kar-Wai)
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Film Stuff.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet: making fun of unimportant guys’ faces since 1997.
Too true, consistent.
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Also glad to have The Killing (US) back. TV is worth watching again. Joel Kinnaman and Mireille Enos with her never changing jumper.
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So glad to see this guy back on our screens. Peter Dinklage you legend.
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Check out this great short from Anthony Boyle and George Clarke. A funny, strange little gem straight out of Northern Ireland.
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WARNING, THIS REVIEW DOES HINT AT THE ENDING OF THE FILM, THOUGH DOES NOT REVEAL IT.
I ventured out to the Queen’s Film Theatre in Belfast about two weeks ago to see Martha, Marcy May, Marlene. I had been eagerly anticipating this film for months, the tension in the trailer was palpable and the subject matter really intriguing. How refreshing it was when the film lived up to expectations.
Elizabeth Olsen was electrifying, paranoid and pulled between two personas, that of the cult family member ‘Marcy May’ and ‘Martha’, who had disappeared without a trace, reunited with her sister several years later. Her progressive confusion and descent into hysteria is such a demonstration of her acting abilities and the cinema was completely silent throughout the film.
John Hawkes embodies his character so perfectly; seductive, terrifying and authorititive. His portrayal of cult family leader ‘Patrick’ is unpredictable and so tense, you don’t want to blink throughout his appearances.
There is a limited soundtrack to the film, which only serves to heighten the tension in long periods of silence, and I found myself glued to the screen. I find in films such as this, (and in No Country For Old Men for example), that minimal score/soundtrack allows more focus on the performances and the cinematography, the use of silence grips the viewer and more close attention is paid. Well… those are my thoughts, and of course not true for all dramas.
There has been some debate surrounding the end of the film, though I liked it. Don’t ask me why, not that it was entirely satisfying but there is something to be said for a film that leaves an audience with a feeling of want. Like reading a book and finding that the last chapter had been ripped out.
I found Martha, Marcy May, Marlene to be a subtle film, really showcasing the acting talent from Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes, not to mention the supporting cast, each one memorable. The cutting between past and present is interesting and flawless, also surprisingly easy to keep up with (I only mention this because my friend thought it may confuse her). I would recommend this film to anyone who can appreciate a drama with an exceptional storyline, great performances and a tension that will stay with you. (Also if you like controversial endings this one is for you.)
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