Simply brilliant. Not much else I could say apart from those two words put together. Conversely, it also works well when they are split up, for the… Read more “Of Images and History – Samson and Delilah”
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The Director’s Journey – The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
It was hard not to think of him, certainly not the fact that he’s dead. This was, in fact, something that played on my mind for a… Read more “The Director’s Journey – The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”
Bloody Hell! – Ninja Assassin
Previously, I had Buzzed about Rain’s recent film, ‘Ninja Assassin’. I did explicitly say that it wasn’t something that really caught my attention to begin with, though… Read more “Bloody Hell! – Ninja Assassin”
World Class – Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait
The first time I heard of ‘Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait’ was some time ago. It was in a film magazine (perhaps an issue of ‘American Cinematographer’?),… Read more “World Class – Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait”
Jesus Christ! – I Come With The Rain
Note: despite the obviousness of the title, the film does not have anything to do with the Korean singer/actor Rain. In fact, despite the presence of superstar… Read more “Jesus Christ! – I Come With The Rain”
Origins of Film? – Wayang Kulit in Malaysia part 2
Before Macbeth, however, before even Shakespeare, was Ramayana. Widely acknowledged as one of the most epic of epics, it tells the story of King Dasaratha of the… Read more “Origins of Film? – Wayang Kulit in Malaysia part 2”
Big Small Step – Moon
The Sam Rockwell-starrer, ‘Moon’, cost five million dollars to make. Five. Million. Dollars. I know it sounds like a lot, and in truth, five million is certainly… Read more “Big Small Step – Moon”
New App – Google Baby
There’s not a lot of things that really shocks me anymore. When I say that, I am referring primarily to films, but to a certain extent, it… Read more “New App – Google Baby”
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