Neruda

Formally daring and tonally playful 'biopic' by Pablo Lorrain of the Chilean poet/communist party member. Actually less a biopic and more some sort of fever dream version of Neruda's time when he was hunted by the government for his communist beliefs, as imagined by Neruda himself. Has possibly the funniest voiceover ever done. Also lacks the emotional power of something like Jackie.

7/10 

Moon

Not sure why I didn't see this at the time, perhaps because it was meant to be pretty slow, and there were too many "intelligent sci-fi" rival films?? Anyway, it was rather good, slow, but kinda nervy at first and kinda interesting how it played out later on. Not one for a big hype cinema viewing but good for a quiet evening getting drawn into it.

arbitrarynumberwithlotsofdecimalplaces / 10 

Naked Lunch: wtf/10 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/

Just remembered to post about this one. It is the simple horror witchcraft / corruption movie I have always wanted to see and it did not disappoint. 

I found it visually dismal but in an interesting way. I also liked the old world language and speech.

I think the film was a little too simple in a way, it very much reminded me of an old 70's b-movie type of horror. 

It is simple, very, and that is the beauty, it lets the grim situation seethe...

I think many lower budget/production movies try to throw way too much and then the kitchen sink in there, its not necessary. 

saw "It Comes At Night" and unlike most of the teenage cunts in the theatre with us, really enjoyed it.
Low key but clean thing with impeccable pacing and though there are obvious differences between this movie and the Road (eg setting haha) they share a great sense of grimness and admirably unflinching inevitability with regard to their protrayals of the post-apocalypse.


Nitin - thoughts? 

and also a fucking beagle. Pretty sure beagles aren't Japanese.

Methinks it's a nod to Hayao Miyazaki, who had a beagle (I believe the dog died a few years ago) and drew him in most if not all of his films. 

Heh, that's what William Burroughs does to people, enhanced by Cronenberg's own kind of weird. And that's precisely what I find so appealing in these artists' works! At least now you know what a mugwump is... ;) 

This all got me round to watching Naked Lunch....how the FUCK had I missed it all this time huh ??

It was neat :D 

it's not one of Cronenberg's best known movies. Glad you liked it! He was at the top of his game back then. These days, not so much. His latest films lack his usual weirdness. 

not out in Australia till next month, but it's one I am definitely going to see! 

Great exercise in making a show fall flat on its face halfway through. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRPc2b9i2oc 

should go into music.. 

20th Century Women - 7/10

Good characters, good writing, great acting, sloppy filmmaking. There are worse ways to spend 2 hrs than in the company of the semi-autobiographical characters writer-director Mike Mills once again brings to the screen, especially when the performances are so strong (especially from Benning and Fanning but Gerwig, Crudup and newcomer Zumann also put in very good work).

Part coming of age story (shaped via a feminist perspective), part exploration of makeshift family dynamics, part how not to shoot and direct a movie (there are some very strange filmmaking and cinematography choices throughout). 

Ghost In The Shell. Thanks for the above comments. I loved Ghost In The Shell Standalone Complex (anime tv series). Due to this, I fear I may have issues with the movie.

Speaking of anime, if you like a genuine time travel paradox with several layers of paradox baked into the story line, you should watch Steins Gate.

Most frustratingly cerebral plot since the original "The Matrix" -- and it is a joy/aggravating to watch the layers unfold.

Short list of best movies in last 3 years: 10 Cloverfield Lane (fucking awesome +++), Nightcrawler, The Big Short, Enemy, The Grand Budapast Hotel, Snowpierecer, DeadPool, Days of Future Past, Mad Max Fury Road, Wonder Woman.

/The Witch ... it wasn't bad. Very different, no regrets watching it.

Short version: 10 Cloverfield Lane is the best movie made in the last 5 years. 

Never heard of it. Thanks for the tip! 

You people ought to yourself to see Twin Peaks season 3. This night's episode (Gotta Light?) just begs to be seen on a theater screen and was by far and away the most astonishing, weirdest and spectacular hour of TV I've ever witnessed. 

Yes Steins Gate is fantastic. Went a bit dark and depressing in the middle and the science behind their time travel was a bit different but overall one of my favourite anime series.

10 Cloverfield Lane was good too. I wouldn't say best movie in 5 years, but cool ending! 

Huge David Lynch fan here. I'm waiting for the show to be over so I can binge-watch it. 

Because that episode was extremely similar to Eraserhead in many ways, which I think is the best film of all time so I was extremely giddy the whole time. And here I thought Call For Help was the weirdest episode so far. It's amazing that thing was financed and broadcasted. There's just nothing on the level of Twin Peaks, it effortlessly buries everything else. The only series that could rival it was The Wire and that was 15 years ago.

I can't wait until I can watch the whole 18 hours seamlessly since this season is basically one long 18-hour film divided into 18 parts. And now there's a two-week break until the next episode. 

I meant to say in the last 3 years. I messed up and typoed "5" which is too bold a claim. 

It's amazing that thing was financed and broadcasted.
Well, the name of David Lynch is a sesame that can open some doors, and the first two seasons were something of a revolution for TV back then. 

Well, the name of David Lynch is a sesame that can open some doors, and the first two seasons were something of a revolution for TV back then.

Showtime tried to get rid of him. Most likely for this episode. But I am guessing, honestly.

http://www.avclub.com/article/contract-dispute-between-david-lynch-and-showtime--216676

Big DL fan here but I don't have Showtime so haven't seen Season 3 of TP.

And for those of you who think he's a god - watch Inland Empire and get back to me with your thoughts.