wabash-to-jupiter Reviews

Dirty Little Billy (1972)

not your typical western

[4 July 2018]

Totally loved this film. the acting was fantastic, especially lee purcell, but michael j pollard did a great job, too. it's an interesting film. billy's just a kid in this before he's the kid. it's grimy. we have these romanticized notions about outlaws, but this film doesn't romanticize them or life in the old west at all. it's quite raw, rough around the edges, but genuine. i have no clue why this doesn't have a higher rating?

the cinematography is stunning; the way light was captured balances out the grimness of the characters. the soundtrack matches the tone of the film. my main critique is that the plot of the movie could've been reworked. it doesn't really flow and at times, it seems like the actors were left to carry the story. all in all, surprisingly refreshing for a dark look at the wild west - it's not your typical western, but it's probably a lot closer to reality than most of us like to watch.

The Edge of Quarrel (2000)

music

[17 October 2017]

the music was incredible throughout the whole film. there was a funny bit with rocky defending waxwing. on a whole, this movie was hilarious --- probably for the wrong reasons. it was really interesting to watch all these seattle bands act. when the music would go away, i'd miss it (not just 'cause it's killer). it's definitely worth a watch, but the downside is that the story itself (as well as some acting) is just not terribly good. them tunes, though.