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3:10 to Yuma (1957) has one of the greatest lines: “My own grandmother fought the Indians for sixty years then chocked to death on lemon pie.”

(DVD)

Verdict: A much better film than the 2007 version, which was more comedy than anything else.

La Dolce Vita (1960)

(BCForum at SBCC)

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Taxi Driver (1976)

(BCForum at SBCC)

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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994)

(DVD)

Verdict: Great structure — needs a bit of light.

Benny’s Video (1992)

(DVD)

Verdict: Incredible — somber but fascinating.

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

(DVD in BCForum at SBCC)

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Vanishing Point (1971)

(DVD in BCForum at SBCC)

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Cruising (1980) could have been a straight forward film about under-cover detective work in the gay subculture of the late-1970s/early-1980s, but it becomes something much more interesting by the end of the film — what has happenend to Al Pacino’s character? And, is it as straight as one might assume? Fantastic idea — some problems with the execution, but overall a worthwhile films which took quite a few risks.

(DVD)

Verdict: Unusaul film, with quite a twist at the end.

In the Valley of Elah (2007)

(Riviera Theater, Santa Barbara, SBIFF Cinema Society)

Verdict: Not bad, some interesting moments, but not great — not as heavy-handed as as Crash, but still there are momens that lack subtlety.

The Seventh Continent’s (1989) form, desgin, and style are what is most intriging and fascinating about this film — yes, the story engages to some extent. But the depressiing subject and the clear attack on middle-class families becomes somewhat heavy handed and not so stimulating.
The form, design, repetitions, and the cinematography are excellent in giving information to the audience.

(DVD)

Verdict: Absolutely worth watching.