I love movies! Today I caught two that I really liked, and they were so different from each other - innocent vs. nasty, real vs. surreal - yet they were both quirky, refreshing, and creative. Throw in another solid documentary and a campy comedy, and a little time spent at the Folklife Festival, I got myself a great day!
Paper Heart (US) : A
Cute, warm and romantic, this pseudo-documentary about the realness of love might make you wish it was all real. See it if you get a chance!
The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle (US) : B+
Black comedies with unusual visual elements tend to be plagued by two problems: One, when substance is sacrificed in favor of style; two, when the story gets too strange for its own good and loses all its color and steam before the end is in sight. It's impressive that "Little Dizzle" by and large avoided both of those problems. Memorable characters and wonderful acting round out what it takes to make a great piece of entertainment. The opening sequence is brilliant, and so are several other sequences throughout the movie. Unfortunately, I'm not too sure about how the story resolved at the end.
Trimpin: The Sound of Invention (US) (Doc) : B-
Documentary about a brilliant artist/musician/engineer/inventor. I wanted to see more!
Chef’s Special (Spain) : B
Campy, soapy fun.
Also, the opening night film:
In the Loop (UK) : C
A political satire that focuses more on antics than storylines.
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