a weekend's ramblings...
The new Wilco LP, a ghost is born, has been given a rave review over at Stylus (what is it with the small caps in the title?). Having not yet heard it, I cannot judge, but Summerteeth was one of my favourite albums of 99 and YHF was almost as great so I am really looking forward to the new platter when it is released here.
Amusing aside: I was introduced to Wilco by my Dad. Uncle Tupelo, too.
Meanwhile, Spielberg's latest film The Terminal, seems to be getting his worst reviews since Amistad. I found Catch Me If You Can mildly diverting, and greatly enjoyed Minority Report despite its flaws in the last act. It (and A.I.) were probably the most visually inventive sci-fi since Blade Runner.
Anyway, the general consensus seems to critique the lack of political bite in the film, and J Hoberman at the Village Voice correctly ponders what would have Jacques Tati done with the intriguing premise.
I also saw Harry Potter at the weekend and was very impressed, especially upon a bit of reflection. Cuaron infuses a sense of brooding menace that the earlier, forgettable Potter outings lacked, as well as a real sense of wonder. The film was surprisingly slow-paced, with many long takes at a distance, slow fades, and some great compositions and cinematography. It's always refreshing when a high level of artistry (rather than just craftmanship) is found in a Hollywood studio picture.
The Wellington Film Festival guide is out...lots of great stuff (especially animation this year)...will blog about it later.
Amusing aside: I was introduced to Wilco by my Dad. Uncle Tupelo, too.
Meanwhile, Spielberg's latest film The Terminal, seems to be getting his worst reviews since Amistad. I found Catch Me If You Can mildly diverting, and greatly enjoyed Minority Report despite its flaws in the last act. It (and A.I.) were probably the most visually inventive sci-fi since Blade Runner.
Anyway, the general consensus seems to critique the lack of political bite in the film, and J Hoberman at the Village Voice correctly ponders what would have Jacques Tati done with the intriguing premise.
I also saw Harry Potter at the weekend and was very impressed, especially upon a bit of reflection. Cuaron infuses a sense of brooding menace that the earlier, forgettable Potter outings lacked, as well as a real sense of wonder. The film was surprisingly slow-paced, with many long takes at a distance, slow fades, and some great compositions and cinematography. It's always refreshing when a high level of artistry (rather than just craftmanship) is found in a Hollywood studio picture.
The Wellington Film Festival guide is out...lots of great stuff (especially animation this year)...will blog about it later.
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