hollywoodland, temporada de patos [duck season], sommersturm [summer storm]
I watched these three movies last weekend.
Hollywoodland
A uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity. The drama, inspired by one of Hollywood's most infamous real-life mysteries, follows a 1950's private detective who, investigating the mysterious death of "Superman" star George Reeves, uncovers unexpected connections to his own life as the case turns ever more personal. The torrid affair Reeves had with the wife of a studio executive might hold the key to the truth.
I saw this one in theatres and enjoyed it very much! I felt it could have been better, but overall, I was satisfied and particularly fond of Adrien Brody's performance (although I'm particularly fond of Adrien Brody in general).
IMDb // Official Site
Temporada de patos [Duck Season]
Flama and Moko are fourteen years old; they have been best friends since they were kids. They have everything they need to survive yet another boring Sunday: an apartment without parents, videogames, porn magazines, soft drinks and pizza delivery. The electricity company, Rita, the neighbor, Ulises, a pizza deliveryman, eleven seconds, the Real Madrid-Manchester game, some chocolate brownies and a horrible painting of ducks, all combine to break the harmony of what promised to be a placid Sunday, and reveal issues such as the parents' divorce, loneliness, the confusion between adolescent love and friendship, as well as frustration in adult life. This is a movie that shows that, when the lights go off, we can see the stars. Black and White, and in Spanish.
I saw this one on DVD, and it moved me very much. It's simple, but very, very powerful, with an interesting style.
IMDb // Official Site [English]
Sommersturm [Summer Storm]
Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They look forward to the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. Achim's girlfriend Sandra is on the girl's team and he enjoys spending more time with her. Tobi becomes increasingly skeptical of their relationship. Anke, the pretty girl who has fallen for Tobi, doesn't make things any easier. Then the gay team from Berlin arrives and Tobi is totally confused. The evening before the races begin, the storm that breaks out is more than meteorlogical... A sensitive story about the complexities of growing up. In German.
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed by this one. Judging by what I had heard about it, I was expecting something somewhat deep, but it felt a bit clichéd to me, although I feel it is still worth watching. Don't take my word for it, because some people absolutely love it, hehe.
IMDb // Official Site [English] // Official Site [German]
Hollywoodland
A uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity. The drama, inspired by one of Hollywood's most infamous real-life mysteries, follows a 1950's private detective who, investigating the mysterious death of "Superman" star George Reeves, uncovers unexpected connections to his own life as the case turns ever more personal. The torrid affair Reeves had with the wife of a studio executive might hold the key to the truth.
I saw this one in theatres and enjoyed it very much! I felt it could have been better, but overall, I was satisfied and particularly fond of Adrien Brody's performance (although I'm particularly fond of Adrien Brody in general).
IMDb // Official Site
Temporada de patos [Duck Season]
Flama and Moko are fourteen years old; they have been best friends since they were kids. They have everything they need to survive yet another boring Sunday: an apartment without parents, videogames, porn magazines, soft drinks and pizza delivery. The electricity company, Rita, the neighbor, Ulises, a pizza deliveryman, eleven seconds, the Real Madrid-Manchester game, some chocolate brownies and a horrible painting of ducks, all combine to break the harmony of what promised to be a placid Sunday, and reveal issues such as the parents' divorce, loneliness, the confusion between adolescent love and friendship, as well as frustration in adult life. This is a movie that shows that, when the lights go off, we can see the stars. Black and White, and in Spanish.
I saw this one on DVD, and it moved me very much. It's simple, but very, very powerful, with an interesting style.
IMDb // Official Site [English]
Sommersturm [Summer Storm]
Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They look forward to the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. Achim's girlfriend Sandra is on the girl's team and he enjoys spending more time with her. Tobi becomes increasingly skeptical of their relationship. Anke, the pretty girl who has fallen for Tobi, doesn't make things any easier. Then the gay team from Berlin arrives and Tobi is totally confused. The evening before the races begin, the storm that breaks out is more than meteorlogical... A sensitive story about the complexities of growing up. In German.
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed by this one. Judging by what I had heard about it, I was expecting something somewhat deep, but it felt a bit clichéd to me, although I feel it is still worth watching. Don't take my word for it, because some people absolutely love it, hehe.
IMDb // Official Site [English] // Official Site [German]