Some goodies from 2012, now on Netflix Instant.
Leos Carax's "Holy Motors" is still one of my favorite films (top 5
material) from last year. And if I find the time, I will surely watch it
again now that it's available on Netflix Instant. I
don't want to say too much about what I think it's about because its
meaning demands input from every individual audience member. I think
there aren't enough movies like that, and I am glad that Carax is bold
enough to give it a whirl. I don't think everyone will like this movie,
but it's worth a shot from yuns. Denis Lavant is genius. I especially
love the Mr. Merde sequence.
I'll admit that Rick Alverson's
"The Comedy" left me cold when I walked out of the theater. But upon
further reflection, I came to realize that this is a really, really good
movie about a person that I just really, really don't like. It's like
2012's answer to "The Young Adult," if that helps put a perspective on
things. We all know people like this. They're hard to like. But you must
appreciate Alverson's ability to capture the behavior and lifestyle of
the rich, aging, empty hipster. I look forward to seeing more of what
Alverson can do. I hope you'll enjoy this movie and not make the same
mistake of initially criticizing it just because you don't relate to the
character. Really, it's okay NOT to relate. And I hope you don't! It's
probably in my top 15 of 2012.
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