Not enough reviews...
Thu, 26 Apr 2001, 04:36 pmWalter Plinge7 posts in thread
Not enough reviews...
Thu, 26 Apr 2001, 04:36 pmC'mon guys, why aren't there more reviews on this page? I would have thought if there's any group of people who like the sound of their own voice and opinions, it would be theatre people!
I've seen people attacked on these pages for daring to mention anything non-theatrical, but at the risk of getting shot down in flames (like that's never happened) I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I saw "Memento" the other night and it was the best movie I'd seen in ages (it's also the first movie I'd seen in about two months, but that's beside the point).
To anyone who likes to use their brain - not an exercise often required in today's cinemas - "Memento" is non-linear film-making at its best. Obviously too intelligent for the general public, I think it's only screening at three locations - so be quick.
And if I don't see more theatre reviews here soon, I shall be forced to see more movies. Trust me - you don't want to read mine and Dean's review of "Tomcats".
;-)
JB
I've seen people attacked on these pages for daring to mention anything non-theatrical, but at the risk of getting shot down in flames (like that's never happened) I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I saw "Memento" the other night and it was the best movie I'd seen in ages (it's also the first movie I'd seen in about two months, but that's beside the point).
To anyone who likes to use their brain - not an exercise often required in today's cinemas - "Memento" is non-linear film-making at its best. Obviously too intelligent for the general public, I think it's only screening at three locations - so be quick.
And if I don't see more theatre reviews here soon, I shall be forced to see more movies. Trust me - you don't want to read mine and Dean's review of "Tomcats".
;-)
JB
Welcome to Paradise
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 11:23 pmWhen one is told that Two tonne Budgie's production 'Welcome to paradise' is about life on a sheep station, the desire to see the show is less than positive - but how wrong can one be? The superb script by Helen Miller, her debut, is both funny and serious. She has captured the characters of the people and bush life beautifully.
Director Cara Sutcliffe has then gathered a talented team of technicians to create the station atmosphere. Bryan Woltjen's set is simple yet very adaptable, but when combined with Ian Boase's lighting most effective.
When one sees a slide or video projector on the set, the automatic reaction is to cringe before the curtain is even raised - but this video 'background' of the bush, by Caroline Przibilla, is appropriate and well done.
The actors, Paul Goddard and Chris Sansoni, who I first saw together about three years ago, were then using the Mike Leigh method of acting, which helped develop their immense talents. they are both born comedians and in this show give us a multitude of laughs. Sutcliffe has Goddard playing about a dozen characters, changing rapidly and convicingly between them. Her direction shows she has put a lot of thought into minor expressions and movements, which the often pan-faced actors carry out successfully.
The show moves to Kulcha in Fremantle next week, before going to the Edinburgh Festival in August - they will love it. Good luck with a great show.
Director Cara Sutcliffe has then gathered a talented team of technicians to create the station atmosphere. Bryan Woltjen's set is simple yet very adaptable, but when combined with Ian Boase's lighting most effective.
When one sees a slide or video projector on the set, the automatic reaction is to cringe before the curtain is even raised - but this video 'background' of the bush, by Caroline Przibilla, is appropriate and well done.
The actors, Paul Goddard and Chris Sansoni, who I first saw together about three years ago, were then using the Mike Leigh method of acting, which helped develop their immense talents. they are both born comedians and in this show give us a multitude of laughs. Sutcliffe has Goddard playing about a dozen characters, changing rapidly and convicingly between them. Her direction shows she has put a lot of thought into minor expressions and movements, which the often pan-faced actors carry out successfully.
The show moves to Kulcha in Fremantle next week, before going to the Edinburgh Festival in August - they will love it. Good luck with a great show.
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