chrismorrell Blog

Under discussion:

Children of Men  (2006)

This reminded me of a seventies T.V series ,like 'Doomwatch' or 'the Survivors' ..terrible 'dystopian future'..a journey has to be made,
the old hippy in the woods helps out on the way,anarchy abounds...amazing action sequences..Clive Owen carries it,and doesnt even need an American accent!

 I hear the director is doing the next "Bond"...

Under discussion:

This Is Spinal Tap  (1984)

Waiting for Guffman  (1997)

Best in Show  (2000)

A Mighty Wind  (2003)

'Waiting for Guffman'... the Chris Guest film that i had unaccountably missed seeing up to now , unaccountably, because i AM one of those people who can quote, endlessly from 'This Is Spinal Tap'.. and , of course i love 'Best in Show' and
'A Mighty Wind'... so it's a must for Guest fans...members of the variable
 ensemble are here ..Catherine O'hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey ,Fred Willard.

.Apart from the beautifully observed , totally 'camped out' Corky,(Guest)...highlight,for me is Parker Posey in pure 'White Trash' gum-chewin mode,with her innapropriately sexy audition,of 'Teachers Pet'...seemingly quite happy , whatever happens!!...
 "Waiting for Guffman"... .hurrah!!!

Under discussion:

Syriana  (2005)

Within the first few scenes ,you may well be saying ,"yes yes i geddit".
..under cover cia agents ,covert selling of arms ,big business and arms dealing all mixed up with possible collusion of Governments. i fell asleep ..we know that all this sort of thing goes on ..why not make a proper documentary?...instead we get something that could have worked better as a fast -paced T.V show , or mini series like "24"or whatever ,a sort of "faction". I recommend the brilliant work of  Adam Curtis.."the Power Of Nightmares" and "the Trap",both available online.