Up until last night, Faust was the best film I had seen at the Sydney film Festival – a film I have yet to review on the blog here. That’s all changed after seeing Holy Motors. This is easily the best film of the festival. To award it the Palm d’ Or would have been […]
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SFF: Moonrise Kingdom – Wes Anderson and the fun of films
posted by lisathatcher
Moonrise Kingdom is Wes Anderson back in form – we’ve all seen enough of his films now to know if we love them or hate them – and for me this is one of his better ones. I had a lovely, easy, pleasant time with this film. Feel good that actually makes me feel good […]
SFF: Amour – Michael Haneke and the question of the end.
posted by lisathatcher
I saw Amour last night at the Sydney Film Festival and I am still wrapped up in its world. What a delicate, beautifully made film – one completely deserving its accolades and applause. There is little to say that hasn’t already been said about this film – and it isn’t due for release till after […]
SFF: Beasts of the Southern Wild – A film for the Bourgeoisie.
posted by lisathatcher
It’s difficult to talk about films like this – films that create a lot of buzz, are very complex in their multiple themes, and rely very heavily on the advantages of context. Overall, I would have to say I didn’t like Beasts of the Southern Wild. I found it arrogant, preachy and patronizing. Having said […]
SFF: Play it like Godard – Jonathan Zaccaï pokes fun at precociousness
posted by lisathatcher
One thing I just have to say before I went to the film last night, is how bloody AMAZING the Vivid Sydney festival is. I Haven’t been to this festival before – despite its review as one of the top ten festivals in the world in the Guardian and despite its being a ten minute train […]
SFF: Whore’s Glory – Sex, money and death with Michael Glawogger.
posted by lisathatcher
“Prostitution is not to be condemned or defended,” Mr. Glawogger writes. “Prostitution simply is. It is like war. War is.” I’ve been out of this film an hour and because I will see so many films over the next week and a half, it is my intention to write about the films after I have seen them. […]
Short Film – Homecoming. (C’me on! We’ve ALL been there)
posted by lisathatcher
I have nothing to add. This short film says it all. Ben Thatcher is my brother. You can see more of his short films and / or listen to his latest music here.
Love is Colder than Death – Fassbinder starts out with a bang.
posted by lisathatcher
The above scene gives a strong indication of the power of Fassbinders full length feature, Love is Colder than Death. I felt this was a wonderful debut although I have read it got him little love at the time. He was seen as an arrogant upstart – which, lets face it, he probably was – […]
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