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Somebody Marry Me (2013)
A Comedic Gem
I had the opportunity to see Somebody Marry Me at the Manhattan Film Festival on June 30th. It's the first single-shot romantic comedy in cinematic history. Not only is it a technical achievement, but it is also a touching and hilarious film - a perfect blend of witty dialogue, dry humor, and physical comedy. Ray Abruzzo delivers a top-notch performance as our well-meaning, but hopeless hero - a man who's just trying to keep his sanity amidst the chaos around him. The story, written by director John Asher, excels in its simplicity. Somebody Marry Me is easily one of the best films I've seen this year, a comedic gem destined to become a classic.
The Great North Korean Picture Show (2012)
An honest look at creative oppression
The Great North Korean Picture Show is a look at the film industry in one of the world's most secretive, oppressive countries. The film attempts to be as respectful as possible to the wishes of the subjects, without compromising the filmmakers' journalistic integrity. There is no narrator, allowing the people we meet to tell their own story. Whether or not they believe in everything they say is up for interpretation. There's no doubt that the North Korean government thought that this film could be used to share their own political and social views with the rest of the world. Upon viewing this film, I found myself feeling a profound sadness. It's as brutally honest as the subject matter would allow the filmmakers to be. That's a scary thought.
Wolf Creek (2005)
One of the best horror films of the last decade
Wolf Creek is a chilling and suspenseful horror film based on true events. Director Greg McLean (who also wrote) uses the desolate Australian landscape as the setting for a tale of evil in its purest, most realistic form. McLean takes a familiar concept and presents it in a gritty and highly original way. John Jarratt is perfectly cast as Mick Taylor, a madman with no sense of morality or humanity. The suspense in Wolf Creek slowly builds as we get to know the characters on their ill-fated voyage through the Australian wilderness. The cinematography is simply breathtaking, supplemented by a beautiful and haunting score by Frank Tetaz. Wolf Creek is simply one of the best horror films of the last decade.