Sunday, August 15, 2004

Movies you never saw

I'm as pissed at the movie industry for pretty much the same reasons as I am at the music industry. The films/artists that fit the current 'profile of success' (a.k.a. can make the most money) get all the hype while the better (albeit riskier) alternatives wallow in obscurity.

In the case of movies, here are 3 I recommend - just in case you never saw them:

The Razor's Edge - Bill Murray is known for his comedic roles, but did you know he has been in a dramatic movie (other than Lost in Translation)? I think he does a great job as a guy who returns from WWI, shocked to his very soul from the horror he's seen, then tries to find new meaning to his life. This movie is actually a 2nd attempt to bring a classic novel to the screen.

Equilibrium - Christian Bale (American Psycho) stars in a story about a fascist future where all forms of feeling are illegal. He is charged with enforcing the law and rises to overthrow the system. Some say if the Matrix had never come out, this movie would have produced the hero of the summer. (Sidenote - Christian Bale is the new Batman!)

Run Lola Run - Undoubtedly one of the most energetic movies you'll see with a soundtrack that plays as another character. Stars Franke Potente and follows Lola desperately trying to save her boyfriend Mani from death by helping him obtain a huge amount of money he carelessly lost. It's a rollercoaster ride that illustrates the journeys life takes you on for every decision you make. German with subtitles (but worth it).

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