black narcissus

powell and pressburger's 1947 film about an order of sisters setting a monastery in a remote village on mountains in india. downplays the colonialist enterprise and spends more time on the relationship of two sisters. ok to watch but not very interesting.

film i've seen recently

TARNATION: jonathan caouette's own life, interesting documentary-making, depressive story. but i wonder if caouette launched a movie-making career or would he be more successful, say, if he directed music videos. (i know i'm judgemental, but there is a thin line separating film-making and video-making) on a another level, anyone who is willing to share their personal history and secrets so easily, and with the world, makes me suspicious.

NOBODY KNOWS: hirakazu koreeda's 2004 film about 4 kids abandoned by their selfish mother. as i'm always saying asian cinema is on the rise. this film was beautiful, sad and in a way hopeful. kids are all right.

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP: michael powell and emeric pressburger's 1943 film. didn't even bother finishing this epic story about a soldier's honorly life.

elective affinities

taviani bros. film based on goethe's novel. romantic tragedy. not a very extraordinary adaptation. however isabelle huppert's acting is, as always, worth watching. i believe she is the greatest actress of the contemporary cinema.

march playlist

air's new album pocket symphony, the good, the bad and the queen, zydepunks, zodiac soundtrack, the iguanas... and here's the mix playlist:

Fuck The Police NWA
Mr. Right Mickey Avalon
Jealous Guy John Lennon
Naked Eye Luscious Jackson
Mood Swing Luscious Jackson
Give Me Tonight Shannon
waiting to die Mickey Avalon
Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan
Nobody Told Me John Lennon
Mellow Yellow (1966) Donovan
Dangerous Roxette
Cross My Heart Eighth Wonder
No Coke Dr. Alban
Some Velvet Morning Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood
Slight Return The Bluetones