Monday, November 30, 2009

Zardoz

Year: 1974
Director: John Boorman
Writer: John Boorman
Rating: 9/10

Surreal and thoughtful science fiction; what's not to love about Sean Connery's lack of acting (and pants) when coupled with a great 1970s sci-fi story complete with Nietzschein overtones?

The Omega Man

Year: 1971
Director: Boris Sagal
Writers: John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, Richard Matheson (novel)
Rating: 9.9/10

Superb post-apocalyptic science fiction; not quite perfect due to the fact that only half the soundtrack is excellent.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Year: 1988
Director: Penelope Spheeris
Writer: Penelope Spheeris
Rating: 8.5/10

Well constructed and fantastically humorous documentary concerning hair metal, regardless of the bias shown.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Das Blaue Licht (The Blue Light)

Year: 1932
Director: Leni Riefenstahl
Writer: Béla Balázs
Rating: 9/10

Superbly shot fairy tale-esque story.