andynortonuk
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Joined: 2/10/2005 From: Oxford, England
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I was able to see, or at least attempt to see, a good variety of films this week. quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster SATURDAY 5th AUGUST KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE Film4 4.45pm *HIGHLY RECOMMEDNED* A young trainee witch has reached the age of 13 and has to go to a town to complete her education and learn to fend for herself. Magical children's fantasy from Hayao Miyazaki that many regard as one of his best. Simply amazing. BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II ITV1 5.25pm *RECOMMENDED* The further adventures of Marty McFly and the Doc has the pair transported to 2015 and find that a sports almanac could cause trouble in 1985. The film doesn't have the punch of the original due to a complex and sometimes confused plot. I ended up watching the beginning of KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, but I had to watch the ending of BTTF 2, as that's what my folks were watching beforehand. Would like to finish KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE the next time it is on! quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster TREMORS ITV4 9pm *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* A small town in the desert find that they are not alone when something appears from under the ground. Probably the best B movie schlock comedy monster movie ever made, helped by terrific partnership of Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward. Get the popcorn in and enjoy. I really enjoyed this one, but I found the ending a bit too generically romantic for my liking. quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster SUNDAY 6th AUGUST MOTORCYCLE DIARIES Film4 9pm *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* Impressive recount of a motorcycle journey across South America taken by a young Che Guevara and his best friend, Alberto Granado during the 1950s. While it starts as two friends looking for a good time, it turns into a journey of discovery. A blisteringly stunning character study from Walter Salles aided by two pitch perfect performances from Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo De la Serna. Tried watching this one, despite having the DVD of this in my collection. quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster TUESDAY 8th AUGUST MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Film4 5.10pm HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* More magical adventures from Studio Ghibli as two sisters, who move to the country to be near their ill mother, find a mystical forest nearby and some amazing creatures living inside. I am now running out of words for these terrific movies, so just watch them and enjoy. Saw the dub of this before, but I found my brother enjoyed all the antics of Totoro, and realised that the legendary Frank Welker provided the voice of Totoro for the dub. quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster WEDNESDAY 9th AUGUST NAUSICAA: VALLEY OF THE WIND Film4 4.45pm *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* Terrific fantasy animation in which a princess, a survivor of Earth's destruction, tries to understand what has happened, while at the same time stopping two planets from all out war. The imagination of Hayao Miyazaki is unsurpassed. Been dying to see this Gibhli film, and I wasn't dissapointment, even with this being the dubbed version, I really enjoyed it; the dub is definitely, in my opinion, one of the best anime dubs, with the talents of Mark Hamill, Patrick Stewart, Uma Thurman, and Frank Welker! quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster THURSDAY 10th AUGUST NASHVILLE BBC4 11pm *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* Complex multi-character celebration of Americana from Robert Altman, as political conventions and musicians alike arrive at the home of Country music. A brilliant mosaic of storylines and interweaving characters and situation not only makes this essential viewing but is still regarded as Altman's most polished work. Tried watching this, but I was just too tired to take it all in. quote:
ORIGINAL: wrenster FRIDAY 11th AUGUST KAGEMUSHA Film4 11.40pm *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* A thief is recruited to pretend to be an impressive war lord but finds it difficult to keep up the pretence. Incredibly stunning Akira Kurasawa movie which is both visually amazing and beautiful. One of the great directors finest works I'm not going to miss the chance to see a Kurosawa film, especially one that I haven't got on DVD. Cannot wait for next week's recommendations.
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Andy
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