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Dirty Little Billy (1972)
True Aesthetic Spirit of the Old West
This movie deserves kudos. It is a depiction of the Old West that is self re-enforcing in it's historical accuracy and aesthetic spirit. There is more truth in this picture than I've seen in 99.9 % of cinematic works I've seen. The main characters are uneducated ignorants who are the bad seeds in the territory. All of the standards of living available and the resultant eccentric TYPES encountered in the late 1800s for people in their circumstance are brought to light in a way accurate to that period. Of course, if you are unable to stomach gritty, raw dirt and grime reality then this picture may not be for you. But one of the coolest movies I've ever seen.
Far North (1988)
Sensitive Americana
Sam Shepard's style of bringing out a piece of real American pie is sensitively portayed in "Far North". Acting is excellent portraying a woman (Jessica Lange) who rejoins her rural family after a buckboard accident puts her Dad in the hospital vowing revenge on his horse.
Wild at Heart (1990)
Happy days of David Lynch
David Lynch finally supplies enough real energy and humor to make a picture work. This is the most wonderful film he's directed (through 6/03). A funny sort of mystery surrounds a young pair of lovers, Sailor and Lulu (Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern). They've gotten in with a bad sort of crowd. They both come from wild lineage, and strange beginnings. Despite a lifetime of dangerous relationships and happenings, their love, and the good energy that gives to them. . . .drives them to overcome all the bad things in their midst. Because they remain true to their love, and are wild at heart, they come out OK, though the world should crumble around them. Some of the dark and crazy characters around them reflect our own potential for buffoonery and disgrace, very darkly, yet humorously so. The satirical theme of the film is highlighted by a brilliant musical score throughout, that seems to supply a perfect tempo for the film. Special kudos to the whole brilliant cast for carrying out the directors theme throughout.
Mulholland Dr. (2001)
Metaphorical overview of Hollywood
Yes. It's rather weird, yet astutely aesthetic. I think it's supposed to be the story of Hollywood on many different levels. How the mystique of Hollywood creates a timeless chasm for fantasy and pseudo-entertainment that is both a mockery of itself and an escapist surrealistic journey into our wildest dreams. From there mix in Hollywood politics, then a dash of Hollywood glitz-spirituality, and we can expect pathways to the inner chamber of the Hollywood heart. . . . . . come spilling out.