Criterion Collection

[Johann]

Well, things went completely awry today.

I didn't see the 4 films as planned due to running into someone from work. But I did get to 2 films in the afternoon that blindsided me:

I was "ordered" to see WINGED MIGRATION . I reluctantly agreed. The guy was very adamant that I would be blown away. And I was. This was one of the most incredible viewing experiences I've ever had. Holy Mary, what an achievement these filmmakers have on their hands. This is what the film medium is all about. It appears birds use every ounce of their being to just exist on this earth, and I have never felt so ashamed to be of the human species. Just get your ass to a theatre showing this work of sumptuous art. You will not regret it. I can see why it got an ovation at your festival, Oscar.
And I thought "KOYAANISQUATSI" was all about images of power! The outer space shot of earth with the geese flocking to the north pole was simply jaw-dropping. No recommendation or words can express this piece. See it and have your eyes opened WIDE>

Next, the eye-catching poster for Ozon's Swimming Pool told me to see that instead, and of course it was pitch-perfect. (I must confess that I correctly predicted the ending halfway through- hoping to be wrong , but no matter- it's damn good all the same).