B+ The Colors of the Mountain. On one level, this is a funny tale about adorable boys who love soccer, set against beautiful mountain scenery. On another, and more important level, it's about the harse realities of third-world life when caught between violent revolutionaries and an utterly heartless and cruel government. At first, Manuel's life … Continue reading SFIFF: The Colors of the Mountain
Day: April 25, 2011
SFIFF: State of the Cinema Address
Last night I attended Christine Vachon's State of the Cinema address. By her own count, Vachon has produced over 60 films (IMDB says 65), including Boys Don't Cry, Happiness, I Shot Andy Warhol, and The Notorious Bettie Page. On the other hand, she's also produced I’m Not There and Cracks; not everything she made is … Continue reading SFIFF: State of the Cinema Address
SFIFF: Walking Too Fast
After two documentaries, two dramas, and a comedy that may have been a tragedy, I felt I needed to see a political thriller. I made an excellent choice. A Walking Too Fast. Set in Communist Czechoslovakia before the Velvet Revolution, Radim Spacek’s taut thriller provides one of the best villains I’ve seen in a long … Continue reading SFIFF: Walking Too Fast
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