'Lost in Translation' was pretty good but I thought 'Last life in the Universe' was much better in terms of exploring the disconnectivity in human interrelations and the need for companionship. The dialogue is purposely sparse because both characters (a Thai and a Japanese) only have a few English words in common - thus, an additional barrier to overcome in a world of barriers.
When it was showing here last spring, a common response after people saw "The Corporation" was "Oh, man, I'm so glad I don't live in the US". I wondered what effect it would have upon Americans watching it...
LOL @ "Secretary." Quirky and shows an alternative lifestyle--are these now the only requirements needed in order for a movie to be considered great?
I just read a review that called "The Motorcycle Diaries" on of the best movies of the year... anyone see it? ... coming of age story about Ernesto "El Che" Guevera.
Alien v Predator
"Who ever wins, We lose"
man, i cant wait for this film!
OK, John and I are on the same page. Must be the Irish thing:)
Ernest goes to camp. Now thats a movie!!!
Go see 'I heart huckabees' NOW. . . .it's FANTASTIC!
" Go see 'I heart huckabees' NOW. . . .it's FANTASTIC!"
I've heard divergent reviews on this one. What makes it so good?
"What makes it so good?"
The same thing that makes all good art, good Art. But regardless, it's always subjective so you will have to decide for yourself.
Check it out.
Be on the lookout for a film called "Primer"
It's being billed as 2001 meets Memento.
I have to ad "Waking Life". Must-see. And try watching it sober too;)
Definitely want to see Huckabees.
Pound-for-Pound, Quirky and alternative are not what
makes Secretary a "true" love story, or necessarily a
great movie. There's more to it than that.
Waking Life rocks.
-SW
"Wacking life" reeeeeeel good.
Another must see "Children from heaven".
I haven't seen the movie, but I'm familiar with Michael Moore and Noam Chomsky's works. These are hardly objective and unbiased perspectives.
For those who have never worked near the high end of a corporation, they must seem like terribly intimidating. For those like myself who have, they appear more like "Officespace" and "Dilbert."
"Wacking life" reeeeeeel good.
"Wacking" life, hmm?? Haven't heard of that one.
If you enjoyed The Corporation...I received the following via email:
NAOMI KLEIN (Who appears in THE CORPORATION) lauches a debut film with partner
Avi Lewis: ”THE TAKE” IN THEATRES NOW VANCOUVER/TORONTO/MONTREAL
Says Corporation Co-Director Mark Achbar: "If The Corporation didn't already
have five endings, The Take would have been a perfect one. It is is a brilliant
response to the toughest question raised by The Corporation: What can we do?
The Take is a perfect case study in how so-called 'ordinary people' can bring
real democracy into their lives."
DON”T MISS THE TAKE THIS WEEKEND
NOW PLAYING
Vancouver: Tinseltown
Toronto: Varsity VIP, Carlton, The Camera
Montreal: L’Excentris (Fr) AMC Forum (en)
COMING SOON TO OTTAWA, HALFAX, VICTORIA, CALGARY, EDMONTON, WINNIPEG
Info at http://thetake.org
Watch for more openings!!
WHAT THIS WEEK’S PRESS HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE TAKE:
“…from two of Canada’s finest young political minds… Refreshingly high-minded
and journalistically responsible.”
The Globe and Mail
“…It manages something altogether miraculous – a positive angle.”
4 Stars
Vancouver Sun
“…an outstanding first feature from Lewis and Klein.
the Province
“…it portrays a genuine social movement.”
The Georgia Straight
“It makes for inspiring viewing.”
The Montreal Hour
“Smart. Gripping. Inspiring.”
NOW magazine
ABOUT THE FILM
The Take is a political thriller that turns the globalization debate on its
head. Following Argentina’s radical new movement of occupied businesses — groups
of workers who are claiming the country’s bankrupt workplaces and running them
without bosses — this film tackles head on the challenge coming from critics,
and supporters, who ask: “We know what you’re against, but what are you for?”
HELP KEEP THE TAKE IN THEATRES! Please go see this film this weekend & tell ALL
your friends. Organize a group to see the film together & discuss the issues
afterwards. If the film does well during its first weekend, there is a greater
chance that it will be held over & therefore reach more people. In today’s
context, documentaries are an alternative information source, help us reach a
wider audience with the film’s message. Please forward this email!
To view the trailer & for more information on the film, visit:
http://www.thetake.org
Organize a discussion! Grassroots organizing tools for download here:
http://www.hellocoolworld.com/thetake/grassroots/
Tee shirts now available for sale from theCorporation.com webstore! “Fire The
Boss”, “Our dreams don’t fit on your ballots”, and “Stop asking.”
www.TheCorporation.com. Tee shirt sales support the grassroots efforts to spread
the word about this film and others like it.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED. To help distribute flyers, enter data, coordinate volunteers,
etc. The Take’s grassroots organizing team (Good Company Communications Inc) who
also did the campaign for THE CORPORATION is based in Vancouver. We are looking
for volunteers to help in a number of ways. Help spread the word about THE TAKE
& other socially conscious projects! To find out more please email
thetake@hellocoolworld.com or sign up to volunteer at
http://www.hellocoolworld.com/thetake/maillist.cfm
Please forward widely!
i'm really looking forward to seeing this coz i've seen the corporation and was very disheartened that there wasn't something at the end of it about what the ordinary person could do
"groups of workers who are claiming the country’s bankrupt workplaces and running them without bosses"
i just hope Animal Farm was wrong, i guess time will tell
Excellent! I will look forward to that.
"i've seen the corporation and was very disheartened that there wasn't something at the end of it about what the ordinary person could do."
I hear that. But the flipside is seeing the CEO from the textile company who discovered some meaningful values was pretty cool. And watching him lecture an audience of CEO's was priceless. It always makes me feel better to see people like that in places of great influence.
If you guys liked the Corporation, check out the flick "The Yes Men". It's about a group of guys who posed as seminar givers for the WTO and gave some outrageous seminars lampooning the whole WTO, and they bought it hook, line and sinker. LOL