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  • Family Genes?

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    Familia  (2005)

    Can our paths in life be formed by our decisions or is everything set in place by the genes our families? Or do we create our children to be more like us by example? We all face difficulties in our lives. Often times children show more love then we can in our self-indulged lives. However, family is also a friendship that can become strong through weathered times and hold us together. At other times it helps us realize our own faults and where we must change. But with these four women life is a challenge. They are faced with real situations that test their strength and show the areas in our lives where we at times must act more human and less self-centered. To understand problems and pay attention to those in need. Especially in the case of men taking on responsibility in their roles as humans rather then contributing to a cycle of abuse.

  • Nervous at first

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    So I first found out about this movie through IMDB while it was in production and became excited to see something a little different from M. Night. However, after seeing the first trailer I immediately lost interest. But after a year I finally had enough courage to spend what little amount of money it costs to rent the film from your local video shop. Before watching the movie I prepared myself... for the worst.

    Now... I would not recommend this film to any of my friends. But I will be honest. The movie was captivating and very well written. The approach of cinema-photography and script was almost brilliant in the way it captured people as caricatures. Granted the effects at time were a little cheesy, but the story had a youthful spirit. But maybe this is what happens when we face a post-modern world that requires everything to be perfect and a true reflection of reality.

    Or... maybe my taste is declining.

    No matter I thought the movie was worth the money and would have taken the time to see it in the theaters.

  • Upcoming directors

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    The upcoming generation of directors is definitely something to keep your eye out for. Taking a risk in letting actors/actresses take over their roles with improvised acting stands out in this movie. I was lucky enough to sit in on a discussion with the director to see his approach to making this film and really admired the approach of working together closely and developing relationships to deliver a wonderful movie. These characters did a wonderful job at carrying out the life of 20 year olds struggling with everyday issues of relationships.

  • Religion, culture, faith, politics and war

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    Matir Moina  (2002)

    A young boy faced with questions of religion, politics and family. A boy wishing to enjoy his youth is forced to attend school of strict religious beliefs. But as he returns to his village he always finds himself in the midst of freedom and expression through religion, rather then authority. Which also begins to reveal the disentigration between family members they face powerful events in their lives.

    A beautifully shot film that truly explores religion, politics in a country struggling to find a voice and friendships that are more of love then power.


  • Upcoming Film Directors

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    Quiet City  (2007)

    There is a great group of young directors making their way There is a great group of young directors making their way into the film industry and this is by far one of my favorite films by this new generation. A subtle and beautiful dive into a generation of young individuals growing up in Brooklyn. Quiet moments of great scenes and funny situations that humanize the characters on the screen.

     It was also a pleasure to be able to view this at the BendFilm Festival this year and also had the pleasure listening to a discussion board that included the director Aaron Katz. Look forward to future movies from Aaron.


  • Poetry on film

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    A elegant and beautiful study of the human dancer and camera working together in poetry. A must see for artists/film-makers.

 

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