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Blondie: Live! (1982)
A great concert!
As a huge Blondie fan, I recommend this great concert all the way! Filmed in Toronto just before the band's breakup in 1982, Blondie: Live! captures the moment brilliantly. From great performances of well-known hits (Heart Of Glass, Call Me, One Way Or Another, The Tide Is High etc) to some wonderful renditions of tracks from their last album before their breakup, "The Hunter" (Island Of Lost Souls, Danceway and a blistering version of War Child), not to mention a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up", Blondie: Live! delivers the goods. The music is stunning, as is the ever-gorgeous Debbie Harry. The band is wonderful and the atmosphere of the show is fantastic. An amazing concert, made even better by the fact that it can be picked up fairly cheaply on DVD from most stores now.
The complete setlist is as follows:
1. Rapture 2. Island of Lost Souls 3. Danceway 4. The Tide Is High 5. Heart Of Glass 6. Hanging on The Telephone 7. Dreaming 8. One Way Or Another 9. War Child 10. Start Me Up 11. Call Me
Open Water (2003)
Absolutely mind blowing!
I just got back from a screening of Open Water, and let me start by saying that I have never seen a film at the cinema that has affected me so much as this one. The fact that it was made on a budget which is just a fraction of that of most Hollywood films blew me away even more. The premise itself is terrifying: What if you went scuba diving and the boat left you behind in shark-infested waters? I went in expecting good things, and my expectations were exceeded. The film had me cowering behind my coat like a child. These aren't silly Hollywood sharks, these are REAL! They're not that big but my God are they scary! I jumped out of my seat at the slightest movement of them, and I am not usually a person who scares easily when it comes to films. I found the style of the film to be quite challenging to watch at first, but soon came to like it, as the grittiness of the format and the often wobbly camera only add to the atmosphere. The performances were solid and the country and the ocean were shot beautifully. I give this stunning, powerful film a 9 out of 10, and it just goes to show that a film doesn't have to have mega-star actors and a huge budget to be successful!
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Fantastic!
I was completely blown away by this movie. The direction, acting and soundtrack are all incredible. Ellen Burstyn shines in what is probably her finest work since The Exorcist and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Aronofsky's fast paced direction is fascinating, keeping the viewer throughly hooked on the film, and the soundtrack by Clint Mansell and The Kronos Quartet is perfect! If you have any doubts about renting or buying this movie then forget them! Get it now! You won't be disappointed! 10/10