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
RE: Welcome to Paradise
Fri, 4 May 2001, 03:56 pmWalter Plinge
Saw Welcome to Paradise last night at Kulcha and was astounded at the atmosphere created by a minimal set, simple and unobtrusive sound and visual effects, which was backed up by excellent acting. Set on a sheep station in the middle of nowhere, I got the sense of the laid back surroundings and people without ever getting restless, which I feel was attributed to the energy and pace of the acting, as well as the structure of the play.
Well done to the actors and writers (hope to see more of your plays Helen & Paul).
Congratulations to Cara (director) for creating a wonderfully balanced piece of theatre and for not being afraid of disregarding theatre conventions relating to set and continuity. I must admit that at first I twinged at the actors finishing their bus/car journey, then walking into what would have been the engine area while continuing their dialogue, but I soon realized that it took nothing from the play, it was I who was stuck in "deadly theatre" mode.
Thanks cast, crew and writers for a very enjoyable evening.
Lucy Eyre
Well done to the actors and writers (hope to see more of your plays Helen & Paul).
Congratulations to Cara (director) for creating a wonderfully balanced piece of theatre and for not being afraid of disregarding theatre conventions relating to set and continuity. I must admit that at first I twinged at the actors finishing their bus/car journey, then walking into what would have been the engine area while continuing their dialogue, but I soon realized that it took nothing from the play, it was I who was stuck in "deadly theatre" mode.
Thanks cast, crew and writers for a very enjoyable evening.
Lucy Eyre
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