Blancanieves: 8/10
Blancanieves is probably my favorite film that we watched and discussed this semester, alongside Del Toro's El espinazo del diablo. Immaculately directed, Blancanieves shows there is still space for the art of silent film in contemporary cinema. The Andalusian spin on Snow White also breathes new life into a beloved, classic fairy tale.
Zero Dark Thirty: 5/10
I must admit that I was bored by Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty, but this doesn't surprise me. I was similarly bored by The Hurt Locker. I can appreciate that the film was well crafted, but this particular genre of film does nothing for me.
The Devil's Backbone: 7.5/10
I am a big fan of New Mexican Cinema. Guillermo del Toro's El espinazo del diablo is a fantastic film that brings a melancholy human side to the horror genre. While it may not compare to El laberinto del fauno, del Toro's most famous work, this film still has much to offer.
The Piano: 5/10
I appreciated the roles that colonialism, gender, and race played in this film. However, I am not always a big fan of period dramas. This film had a lot of symbolism and a really unique plot, so it's definitely worth watching at least once, but I don't think I'll revisit it after this class.
Do the Right Thing: 7/10
Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing is stylistically beautiful, but the pacing is a little off. It starts off incredibly slow, but it definitely ends with a bang.
El Topo: 3/10
I guess you could say that I just didn't "get" this movie. I am not an easily shocked or offended person, but I was a little taken aback by some of the visuals!
Seconds: 6/10
I'm a big fan of dystopian stories, so I thought Frankenheimer's Seconds was a decent film. It has a very intriguing plot and serves as a great social commentary for its time.
The Hitch Hiker: 5/10
If you take the film at face value, there is not much to it and it just gradually goes along just like the men in the car. When you observe all the different gender and sociocultural complexities, the film becomes a lot more interesting. Film noir with a twist.
Double Indemnity: 7/10
Double Indemnity is a classic film noir tale. I love the character of Phyllis Dietrichson – mostly because, for some reason, I am really drawn to evil women in movies.
M: 7/10
I'm not sure what did it for me, but I really enjoyed Fritz Lang's M. I thought it was interesting to see the criminal underworld go after the serial killer to keep the police and detectives away from their work.
Sherlock, Jr.: 5/10
I'm not a big fan of early cinema or slapstick comedy, but Buster Keaton's Sherlock, Jr. was surprisingly enjoyable.
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