Monthly Archives: March 2004

One of the best mistakes among my movie selections. I picked it up based on the title, without checking the cover and thought I would have a chance to watch a nice and authentic rendition of the opera. Isnetad the … Continue reading →

Having seen the famous Odessa steps sequence several times in my life it was time to put it in context. The word is: effective. My empathy for the sailors grew continuously. The injustice, the hipocracy, the maggot infected meat and … Continue reading →

Before I talk about the story of or reaction to this film I have to talk about the people involved, because that’s what made this one a terrific. Steve Buscemi, who tends to play seedy characters very convincingly, but is … Continue reading →

I had several conflicting emotions while watching this movie. They didn’t sort out themselves, so I won’t do it neither: 1. My political opinion regarding the right for self-determination of every nations sympathized with the Algerian people who wanted to … Continue reading →

I am not even sure I should write about this movie, because I couldn’t bear to watch the whole thing. Just too brutal for me. I picked it, because I like Harvey Keitel, who played the protagonist. But here he … Continue reading →

Another beautiful and touching story told through children. I assume it is safer and freer to make movies involving children than adults in Iran. I hope the previous sentences didn’t come out as patronizing. The children actors are very professional … Continue reading →

Finally I managed to see this movie. But by this time the context was halfway lost on me. I know that it was very controversial when it came out. Furthermore I have seen the documentary on it made by the … Continue reading →

Thew most memorable for me about this movie was that it was at a drive-in movie theater. This is the first time in my life I have been in one of those. Now I could check that off from the … Continue reading →