Past seven days

An interesting highlight of the last seven days was seeing the Brothers Quay, who have been experimental filmmakers for many years.  Although at times they are not entirely forthcoming with their filmmaking methods, we got to hear firsthand about some of their work ethic and experiences in making short films and surreal animation.


The Brothers Quay short films
Chan is Missing
Family Tree
The Guild
The Sapphires
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Past seven days

A merging of film fests this week.  The short Asian American Showcase butts up with the Latino Film Festival.  This year though I only one one of the Showcase's films that inspired me, the documentary Documented, which details ex-Washington Post journalist Jose Antonio Vargas' revelation of being an undocumented citizen.  I wish we had a legitimate Chinese film fest here, curiously we do not.  Anyone want to start one with me?

Detained in the Desert
Documented
Locke
Melaza
The Misfortunates
The Railway Man
Solo
World's West End

Past seven days

Continuing with the Latino fest, ignoring my DVDs. :-( But more Latin movies! :-)

The Boy and the World
Captain America: Winter Soldier
Cesar Chavez
Dream Team 1935
Fading Gigolo
Ida
Longest Distance
Noah

Past seven days

Sliding from one fest to another, and looking forward to the summer in Chicago. Many free film events take place in the summer--movies in the park, movies at the Cultural Center, and many organizations offering up new and old films for screenings!

Autumn Blood
Cuban Fury
De-Lovely
Jodorowsky's Dune
Muppets Most Wanted
Spider