Window and Movies
1. Recent Movies:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: I remember reading this, way back in the day, and loving it. As a movie, however, it’s one of the most un-watchable films I’ve ever seen. 1/5.
I Shot Andy Warhol: This was pretty interesting from a sort of faux-art-historical perspective - I’ve always been pretty fascinated with Warhol and The Factory - and in some ways this was way better than it could have been. Still, I’m not sure I really understood - or gave a shit about - Valerie in the way the filmmaker wanted me to. Or even really understood what the filmmaker thought of her. 3/5.
Richard III: There are things I liked and things I disliked about the decision to set this production in 1930’s England, but the best reason to see this movie is just to watch Ian McKellen having fun. You can just see in the ways he plays with the viewer that this role in this production is about as much fun as an actor can have. It’s a delight. 4/5.
Shortbus: What a bizarre movie. This definitely had some thoughtful (and strong) messages. Maybe a little too intensely at times, but worth seeing. Though not for the squeamish. 4/5.
2. Photo.
Kudos on the photo, but I have to disagree with you on Fear and Loathing. I think it is one of Depp’s greatest performances. I think it prepared him for Jack Sparrow.
Comment by matthew rosenberg — Thursday, 20 September, 2007 @ 7:14 pm