To try to encapsulate this deeply mystical psychedelic trip to eternal oblivion is rather a daunting task. Gaspar Noé’s significant or recurrent themes in his films include heavy strobing lights, use of strong, neon lighting, and surreal imagery – these trademarks are in abundance in Enter the Void. I absolutely love how Gaspar Noé utilizes these themes and contrasts the hard visuals with the use of classical pieces such as Canon in D Major (I Stand Alone), Gymnopédie (Love and…
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Lost in Translation 2003
No other movie has affected me more so than Lost in Translation - straight to my emotions, deep down into the very being of my soul. This film left an ache in my soul that lasted for several days and that continues to do so - this very day. Someone once told me that extroverts will hate it, and introverts will love it – and I tend to believe them. No other film, in my opinion, has divided movie fans,…
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The Silence of the Lambs 1991
The Silence of the Lambs based on the novel by Thomas Harris - featuring Dr. Hannibal Lecter, (played by Anthony Hopkins who steals the film and was deserving of his Best Actor award) who is perhaps the most iconic character in film history and Agent Clarice Starling (played by Jodie Foster who really holds the film together and her performance is her greatest in my view). The film is a rare example of where a film wins several Oscars for…
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Edward Scissorhands 1990
Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp) is about a man who has scissors for hands. The film begins with a friendly Avon saleswoman Peg Boggs (played by Kathy Baker) who visits this abandoned mansion on the edge of the town and discovers Edward and she takes him home with her. From there on we Edward trying to fit in with the locals and discover the world that has been closed off from him. The film poignantly depicts Edwards early years…
