NYC Dope recap

It's tradition to say nice things about all of the people you met at Dopefests. Here's my LJ edition (only people who are on my LJ friends list):( Read more... )

Movie reviews tomorrow (Talk to Her and Rabbit-Proof Fence).

Movie Reviews: Talk to Her, Rabbit Proof Fence

Talk to Her (Hable Con Ella) - The latest by Pedro Almodovar, the famous Spanish director. This film was not at all what I expected (a romantic comedy) but I liked it nonetheless. Great story and acting, and a beautiful, if comatose, lead actress. A little slow in the beginning of the second act, but enjoyable overall. Joey gives Talk to Her three stars out of four and recommends it to art and foreign film buffs.

Rabbit-Proof Fence - Based on a true story of kidnapping of Aborigine children by the Australian government. I like that it's based on one of those many injustices in the world's past (and present) that should be publicized, but the film itself left something to be desired. It was unevenly paced, downright dull in parts, and not what I had hoped. Joey gives Rabbit-Proof Fence two-and-a-half stars out of four.