Savant's new reviews today are
(Opinionated editorializing follows)
Well, I could have held off until I had a couple more reviews done, but opted to get something to read out there - the ability to offer content regularly seems to be the important thing on the web. My review of the scandalous 1930 Buñuel film reminds me of the present trend building against the excellent new film KINSEY; while searching for an AM news station last week I came across a talk show denouncing Kinsey and the film (which didn't need to be seen, of course) as scummy trash and evidence of society's sickness. KINSEY is an honest attempt to show just how repressed and ignorant society was, and still is, about sex. And it's a brave movie, too, open in its questioning of Kinsey's approach and domineering attitude toward his research associates.
Also saw THE INCREDIBLES, a splendid movie that's the first post CGI cartoon that I thought a 100% success, just great fun. SIDEWAYS was good, better than ABOUT SCHMIDT but not as sharp as its maker's earlier satirical successes.
Now, it's time to get on to those Marx brothers movies at last. Hey, there's some irreverent anarchy that needs to be suppressed, too! Thanks, Glenn Erickson
Posted by DVD Savant at November 28, 2004 10:26 AM