Tuesday, September 2, 2008
New DVD releases round up 1st / 2nd September.
Sifting through this weeks crop of contemporary DVD releases, we've come up with some recommendations to help you get over the fact that Summer is almost over now.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 1st September 2008 are:
Doomsday. Director Neil Marshall continues his upward trajectory with this contribution to the post apocalyptic / viral outbreak genre. Not hugely original perhaps, but very well made and consistently acted (not always a given in the genre). There is more than enough going on here to suggest that Marshall has a serious career in the making.
To Kill A King (aka Cromwell and Fairfax). One of the very best films about the English Civil war (not that there have been that many). Dougray Scott and Tim Roth give some truly committed performances. Given a bigger budget this film could have been something of a masterpiece.
With Or Without You. One of Britain's very best directors Micheal Winterbottom, took this story by the scruff of the neck and made a very decent film out of what could have been a very middle of the road piece.
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 2nd September 2008 are:
Legendary photographically inspired director Chris Marker (La Jette, Sans Soleil etc) has four extras packed DVDs released separately. First up is The Last Bolshevik / Happiness (1993); then Remembrance of Things to Come (2001), his most recent work The Case of the Grinning Cat (2004) and most excitingly The Sixth Side of the Pentagon / The Embassy (1967). Each of these are really not to be missed.
Water Lillies. One of last years best European movies - a portrait of a love triangle amongst some Parisian teenagers it was selected in the official selection at both the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals.
Derek. A truly superb documentary about Derek Jarman, one of the UK's most talented, provoking and experimental directors. The film includes many previously unseen clips form his film along with rare interviews, and is a fitting reminder of just why he is just so missed.
Other recommended new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 1st September 2008 are:
Doomsday. Director Neil Marshall continues his upward trajectory with this contribution to the post apocalyptic / viral outbreak genre. Not hugely original perhaps, but very well made and consistently acted (not always a given in the genre). There is more than enough going on here to suggest that Marshall has a serious career in the making.To Kill A King (aka Cromwell and Fairfax). One of the very best films about the English Civil war (not that there have been that many). Dougray Scott and Tim Roth give some truly committed performances. Given a bigger budget this film could have been something of a masterpiece.
With Or Without You. One of Britain's very best directors Micheal Winterbottom, took this story by the scruff of the neck and made a very decent film out of what could have been a very middle of the road piece.
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 2nd September 2008 are:
Legendary photographically inspired director Chris Marker (La Jette, Sans Soleil etc) has four extras packed DVDs released separately. First up is The Last Bolshevik / Happiness (1993); then Remembrance of Things to Come (2001), his most recent work The Case of the Grinning Cat (2004) and most excitingly The Sixth Side of the Pentagon / The Embassy (1967). Each of these are really not to be missed.Water Lillies. One of last years best European movies - a portrait of a love triangle amongst some Parisian teenagers it was selected in the official selection at both the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals.
Derek. A truly superb documentary about Derek Jarman, one of the UK's most talented, provoking and experimental directors. The film includes many previously unseen clips form his film along with rare interviews, and is a fitting reminder of just why he is just so missed.
Other recommended new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
Labels: Chris Marker, Doomsday, New DVD releases
Monday, July 28, 2008
New DVD releases round up 28th July.
Sifting through this weeks crop of contemporary DVD releases we've come up with some recommendations.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 28th July 2008 are:
Funny Games. Just for sheer cinematic perversity, Michael Haneke has remade his controversial 1997 movie pretty much frame-by-frame for Hollywood. He is one of the true enigmas of modern cinema, and this move will only enhance that reputation. The original version of this movie is superb, this remake is also superb and superbly pointless in many respects, and perhaps that is the point.
A Comedy of Power . AKA L'Ivresse du pouvoir. Our favourite actress bar none, Isabelle Huppert, teams up again (for the seventh time) with renowned director Claude Chabrol on this superior movie from 2006. For some reason this film failed to catch the publics imagination and slipped out pretty much un-noticed.
Son Of Rambow. One of the surprise low key hits of last year. Director Garth Jennings is back from his criminally ignored sojourn with studio money (in the guise of Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy) with this genuinely charming, funny and hugely innovative tale of two schoolmates who attempt to make their own film. This movie is an absolute joy.
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 29th July 2008 are:
Doomsday. Neil Marshall continues his upward trajectory with this contribution to the post apocalyptic / viral outbreak genre. Not hugely original perhaps, but very well made and consistently acted (not always a given in the genre). There is more than enough going on here to suggest that Marshall has a serious career in the making.
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism - Fox Attacks Special Edition. A film we recommended way back when it was first released on DVD a couple of years ago. This new edition includes new and updated content. With the 2008 election so near, it will be increasingly interesting watch how the networks, news corporations and politicians get their messages across to each of their mutual benefits.
Other recommended July 2008 new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 28th July 2008 are:
Funny Games. Just for sheer cinematic perversity, Michael Haneke has remade his controversial 1997 movie pretty much frame-by-frame for Hollywood. He is one of the true enigmas of modern cinema, and this move will only enhance that reputation. The original version of this movie is superb, this remake is also superb and superbly pointless in many respects, and perhaps that is the point. A Comedy of Power . AKA L'Ivresse du pouvoir. Our favourite actress bar none, Isabelle Huppert, teams up again (for the seventh time) with renowned director Claude Chabrol on this superior movie from 2006. For some reason this film failed to catch the publics imagination and slipped out pretty much un-noticed.
Son Of Rambow. One of the surprise low key hits of last year. Director Garth Jennings is back from his criminally ignored sojourn with studio money (in the guise of Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy) with this genuinely charming, funny and hugely innovative tale of two schoolmates who attempt to make their own film. This movie is an absolute joy.
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 29th July 2008 are:
Doomsday. Neil Marshall continues his upward trajectory with this contribution to the post apocalyptic / viral outbreak genre. Not hugely original perhaps, but very well made and consistently acted (not always a given in the genre). There is more than enough going on here to suggest that Marshall has a serious career in the making.
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism - Fox Attacks Special Edition. A film we recommended way back when it was first released on DVD a couple of years ago. This new edition includes new and updated content. With the 2008 election so near, it will be increasingly interesting watch how the networks, news corporations and politicians get their messages across to each of their mutual benefits.
Other recommended July 2008 new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
Labels: Doomsday, Funny Games, New DVD releases, Son Of Rambow
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