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JohnMoore
I like movies. Word.
Reviews
Dopperugengâ (2003)
A wickedly pleasant experience
One of these days, I'll see one of these so-called "horror" films that Kiyoshi Kurosawa directs. This and "Bright Future" are the only two I've seen thus far and both were completely unexpected. Don't let the American box art deceive you: it's not a "frightening" film.
However, it's fantastic. And truly bizarre. Assigning this film a genre is a ridiculous exercise. It shifts seamlessly between moments of high emotional drama, absurdist comedy, and violence.
And underneath it all is an interesting exploration of the concept of self: The reconciliation of who one wants to be, who one is trying to avoid becoming, and who one is. As the credits rolled, I laughed, impressed.
Don't go into the film with expectations. Just try it.
Early Edition (1996)
TV Doesn't get any better!
This show is about as original and impressive as it gets! Everything from from the theme music, to the writing, to the superb acting is grade A. The show's premise alone is enough to hook you. The show maintains a very real view of life while presenting a fantastical concept (Gary Hobson getting tomorrow's paper today). The writing is sharp, the characters are well-defined, and the drama is intense, yet the comedy aspect is certainly there. Appropriate for families, yet enjoyable to all, "Early Edition" is a winner.