Poofterama (poofterama) wrote, @ 2009-10-01 13:05:00

september 09 movie log
Blood Ties Rating: B-
Smartly plotted, but earnest to a fault; its overelaborate flashbacks rob it of its much-needed momentum.

Bakjwi (Thirst) Rating: B-
It's good to see Park Chan-wook stretching himself but it is becoming apparent, from 'I'm a Cyborg' to this, that going metaphysical is somewhat beyond him. Stick to genre, Mr Park.

Whatever Works Rating: B-
The jokes are familiar, the scenarios far-fetched, but Allen's heart is in the right place.

Onna Ga Kaidan Wo Agaru Toki (When a Woman Ascends the Stairs) (DVD) Rating: A+
Can an emotionally gripping story about a trapped woman be made by a male director without any whiff of sadism or sentimentality? Yes.

Inglorious Basterds Rating: A-
Juvenile. Tasteless. And the best thing Tarantino did since 'Pulp Fiction'.

Satantango Rating:
I left after the second intermission. Hungry lah.

The September Issue Rating: B-
Why are perfectly intelligent people so fascinated by Anna Wintour?! She is in a unique position of power, that's all you can say about it. Is someone worth worshipping simply for being a bitch (it's not a question this fawning documentary is interested in asking)? It's strange really to see fashion designers, who have genuine talent, quaking in their boots at the sight of this fur-wrapped hag seated in their fitting rooms.

Taking Woodstock Rating: B-
This one has its charms but not much of a story.

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