Welcome to my sofa cinema. I don’t get out to the cinema as often as I like, however I am a keen DVD watcher, hence sofa cinema. This isn’t about the current “must see film” at the local multiplex. This is a once a month post about the films I’ve seen recently, mostly that will be on DVD. Don’t expect in depth plot analysis or character debate, these are my humble opinions. If you’ve seen these I’d love to know your thoughts and would very much like recommendations, so please add a comment.
I am love
Italian art house cinema. Beautifully shot. The ethereal Tilda Swinton is brilliant as a middle ages wife with not enough to do, very much about family and food – very Italian(subtitles). The ending left me a gasping a bit.
Skeletons
What exactly are they doing? What is it about? Where is it shot? When is it set? Can’t tell you. But can tell you it’s hugely enjoyable. Really great British film with a wonderful central relationship between the two main characters. Heartwarming and funny. My favourite this month.
Four Lions
Dark, dark, dark but very funny. I found my self slapping my hand over my mouth as I “OMG-ed” only to snigger through my fingers. Chris Morris wrote and directed so there’s a ‘comment’ about Islamic fundamentalism and also the Police and their abilities.
Exit through the gift shop
A documentary film about Banksy the street/graffiti artist, or is it? This is Banksy so nothing is what it might seem. It’s clever with a message and of course, it’s up to you to make sense of it. Me and Mr Noo debated this for a good hour afterwards, always a good sign I think. I liked it so much I brought a copy and have been lending it to friends as a must watch.
Leaving
French subtitled film with Kirstin Scott Thomas, personally I never get bored of Kirstin. However, I found this film depressing. It doesn’t spoil it to say that from the opening scenes you know it doesn’t end well. Essentially about a woman leaving her husband, I felt it didn’t explore the relationship with her children enough. But I guess it’s about her, her husband and why she leaves.
What a fab idea for a monthly thing. I think I may join in if that’s OK – I watch so many films!!!
None of those you have watched though… x
Oh, what a good idea for a monthly linky! DO you want to set one up?
Oh gosh! good idea. If there is enough interest, then yes. Happy to do that. I will see what kind of feedback I get and make some investigations. cheers Jacq x
Di ti do it do it! I’d never heard of some of these films and they sound right up my street! LOVE Chris Morris! Nice one Gem x
what would I do without your lovely comments. thanks. I will wait and see. If you do watch any of these tweet me and let me know what you think, or pop back and comment xx
Now this is interesting and new. I am always stuck on a bad Saturday night as to what to watch and this is great. right up my street ;D
So glad you like it. I think I am love would be right up your street and I guess you don’t need sub titles!
Oh brill idea, need to get out of watching Mr A’s asda blockbuster purchases and get a love film subscription. I’ll join in in a linky. Love the sound of the Banksy one.