31 May 2007 - Zatôichi (Takeshi Kitano, 2003)

"Zatoichi is a blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur in 19th century.
Behind this humble facade, he is actually a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision."

Interested in such journey to "old times Japan"? Bring some snacks, drinks and good mood!

Joycix and Tomekx






More info about the movie at:

http://www.zatoichi.co.uk/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363226/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/zatoichi.html

24 May 2007 - Jakubisko's Sedim na konari a je mi dobre (1989)

Sedim na konari a je mi dobre means “Sitting on a branch and enjoying myself”. Why would anyone sit on a tree and just enjoy?...


In this special movie, Juraj Jakubisko offers a view of post WWII Czechoslovakia, on the hopes of rebuilding the country under the wings of socialism/communism. However, the initial optimism of the idea “everything will belong to everyone” turns into complete disappointment…
Interestingly, the same disappointment happened some years later (after 1989) when MTV, Coca Cola and McDonalds were presented as the bright future for the new “Czechoslovakia”…
Viva la allegoria!

In his movies, Juraj Jakubisko (voted as the most significant Slovak filmmaker) manages to catch the life's most beautiful colours, unhide the poetry behind the ordinary and be ahead of his time...

With its mix of humour, romance and tragedy, the style of “Sedim na konari a je mi dobre” somehow reminds the one of Kusturica.

Whatever whatever whatever… what can one expect from a movie from Eastern Europe made in 1989 if not to be exciting?…

Joycix & Tomekx!

More info:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098280/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juraj_Jakubisko

17 May 2007 - Kieslowski's "Rouge" (1994)

In the 3rd part of the trilogy, “Rouge” (=red), there is a variety of interpersonal connections between the characters transmitting the film's theme: fraternity (humanity and respect for every living being).

Red is one of the strongest colours that exists. It represents love, anger and passion. As in the previous two films, the red colour is present throughout the whole movie (advertising banner, car…).

In “Rouge”, Kieslowski uses numerous techniques to communicated moods and ideas to finally express the aim and common unifying theme of the entire trilogy, which one could consider to be love.

This is the last of the three movies, and for that, it holds the end of the trilogy. The last scene may therefore answer some questions…

See you there,

Joycix & Tomekx!


more info:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111495/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Colors:_Rouge
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieslowski


"Rosso di sera bel tempo si spera!"

10 May 2007 - Kieslowski's "Blanc" (1994)

You missed us, eh! :D

After a “golden week” pause, the magic wall in room 220 is pleased to continue the projection of Kieslowski’s Three Colours trilogy with the second movie: “Blanc” or “Biały” (white).

“White” illustrates the second theme of the trilogy: equality.

As with “Bleu” and “Rouge”, “White” contains numerous images that at first appear unconnected but are actually flashbacks or flash-forwards to the other films in the trilogy.

There is frequent use of its title colour, too. This transmits a white mood, alternately hopeful (clarity, innocence…) and cold (snow, stone, the pigeon droppings that rain on Karol early in the film…).

For the music, this time Preisner will capture us under a white embrace…

You’ll have to judge the rest on Thursday… Kieslowski has always a surprise for you…

See you there,

Joyce & Tomekx!

more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Colors:_White
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111507/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieslowski