Post by travisfickle on Dec 24, 2006 12:11:51 GMT -1
Well time to inlict some more inane movie meanderings. 
Just thought I'd offer up a few recommendations from the fairly poor Xmas line-up of films. I've tried to stay away from the more obvious choices as most people know all about them anyway.
Christmas Eve (Discovery Channel)
GRIZZLY MAN - A remarkable documentary, only given a theatrical release last spring. Using video footage and interviews it tells the story of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'; a man who had wholly devoted the last 13 summers of his life studying bears. Treadwell misguidedly believed that he and the bears had formed bonds and relationships, a belief that ultimately led to he and his girlfriend being eaten,.
Christmas Day (Five)
RUSHMORE - An unusual Wes Anderson directed high school comedy, starring Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Anybody who loved The Royal Tenenbaums will love this.
Wednesday 27th (Channel 4)
CITY OF GOD
Stunning Brazlian film, detailing gangland rivalry in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Kinetic direction, and stunningy performed, this is one of the grittiest, most shocking films you'll ever see. Branded the Brazilian 'Goodfellas', it shares many traits, though it's far edgier.
Friday 29th (Film 4)
BLUE VELVET
THE best film of the 1980's. It's a story of voyuerism, sado-masochism, violence, and teen romance, all set in a sleepy American logging town. What more do you need to know??
Saturday 30th (BBC2)
SPIRITED AWAY
Brilliant, imaginative Japanese animation. If you consider Pixar and Dreamworks to be the two leaders in cinematic animation, think again.
Just thought I'd offer up a few recommendations from the fairly poor Xmas line-up of films. I've tried to stay away from the more obvious choices as most people know all about them anyway.
Christmas Eve (Discovery Channel)
GRIZZLY MAN - A remarkable documentary, only given a theatrical release last spring. Using video footage and interviews it tells the story of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'; a man who had wholly devoted the last 13 summers of his life studying bears. Treadwell misguidedly believed that he and the bears had formed bonds and relationships, a belief that ultimately led to he and his girlfriend being eaten,.
Christmas Day (Five)
RUSHMORE - An unusual Wes Anderson directed high school comedy, starring Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Anybody who loved The Royal Tenenbaums will love this.
Wednesday 27th (Channel 4)
CITY OF GOD
Stunning Brazlian film, detailing gangland rivalry in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Kinetic direction, and stunningy performed, this is one of the grittiest, most shocking films you'll ever see. Branded the Brazilian 'Goodfellas', it shares many traits, though it's far edgier.
Friday 29th (Film 4)
BLUE VELVET
THE best film of the 1980's. It's a story of voyuerism, sado-masochism, violence, and teen romance, all set in a sleepy American logging town. What more do you need to know??
Saturday 30th (BBC2)
SPIRITED AWAY
Brilliant, imaginative Japanese animation. If you consider Pixar and Dreamworks to be the two leaders in cinematic animation, think again.
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