Brick. Gangster language is fun for everyone, man. And the cinematographer has been watching his rule of thirds. Don't get me wrong though - this is a carefully constructed neo-noir movie in a very unusual setting (that nevertheless works). It does seem overly stylized at times, but all the references to and themes taken from classic titles make it highly enjoyable.
8/10
Double Indemnity. Brilliant. The dialogue between the two main characters, especially before the murder, is among the best. The plot twists toward the end came unexpected and all the little insinuations between pretty much all cast members leave a lot to be read into the movie still. Not to be missed.
10/10
Los Abrazos Rotos. This one doesn't reach up to other Almodóvar films I've seen, as it's simply not as original, but that's a terribly high standard to aim for, and I enjoyed it a lot still. The acting is great all around, as are the very colourful pictures and the plot, while not surprising, serves with some quality comedy breaks. I really want to see the movie-in-the-movie.
8/10
RAS Nucléaire, Rien à Signaler. A documentary arguing against nuclear power from an original point of attack: the social issues attached to it. Little is known about the fact, that in recent years, much of the work in reactors has been let out to subcontractors, which both puts the workers into precarious conditions and shifts responsibility away, further down the chain of command, thus reducing oversight and creating risks. Very interesting.
8/10
Lockerbie Revisited. What begins as a re-evaluation of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie quickly descends into a retarded conspiracy theory. The investigative journalist - and I use the term loosely - questions the little evidence that was used to convict one of the indicted persons back in the 90s, but fails to back up the alternative scenarios that he insinuates with any evidence of his own. He confronts witnesses with horrible manners, in unsuited situations and keeps making a big show about his feeling of doubt. Add in the expected bits of Anti-Americanism. I'm surprised this stupid little documentary made it into a film festival line-up.
2/10