Week of June 1st
Summer months are usually the worst in terms of film releases, unless you can find a great hidden gem suffocated by the Hollywood dreck. So, for these summer months there won’t be themed film months, rather I’m going to pick some films that I believe are worth a watch. And since I have not seen most of these films I will not be putting in Filmmaker Fridays, for the obvious reasons. Maybe I’ll throw in one of those popcorn, fluff, lame, escapist films that we all need to see once in a while even if we don’t admit it. The month of May, for reasons unknown was skipped but I have come back full force with a great offering of films I can proudly say are reminiscent of beatnik cinematic coffee houses. Enjoy.
Exit through the gift shop (2010)
This film is directed by world renowned graffiti artist Banksy, some like him, some don’t to the point where his works are erased from city streets (like they recently did in Toronto). An amateur French filmmaker was on a mission to make a film about the notorious Banksy only to have his subject turn the camera and the story away form himself and onto the French filmmaker. If you like documentary, Banksy, films that pose questions about art and the political nature of art then this one’s for you.
Harry Brown (2009)
I really really want to see this film, so if any of you do then you must tell me what it’s like. Harry Brown is Michael Caine, a retired serviceman who’s friend is murdered by thugs. Unfortunately, justice is on the side of the thugs so Harry Brown decides to take matters into his own hands to avenge the death of his friend.