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Happy Valley (2014)
Stunningly good
I was tempted to give it a 10. It really is excellent. Superb acting, story, cinematography and editing. It is so much better than something like "True Detective" if I can compare the two. I am always incredibly impressed by the TV shows that come out of the BBC. They have impressed me by their intelligent comedy in "Last Tango in Halifax" and "Episodes". Now I'm blown away by the drama. I'm not sure if this is a good recommendation but, this show is so suspenseful and nerve wracking that I have been having nightmares! The complex interrelationships keeps me riveted. I've only watched the first three episodes of Season 1 but looking forward the the rest. One must watch the complete first episode before making a judgement. Once you finish this one, you will be hooked.
Santa Sangre (1989)
4 points for originality and some successful imagery
I thrive on unconventional, personal cinema. I adore Bunuel, Lynch, Greenaway, E. Elias Merhiges' "Begotten" and almost anything that steers away from the cookie-cutter variety of film-making. This film however, and Jodorowsky's work in general, is difficult for me to sit through and find enjoyment. Perhaps I would have appreciated it more if the overall quality and acting had been better. The ideas and situations are outrageous, crazy and certainly more original than anything I can think of but the audio/visual quality, horrible acting and extremely low budget look of this film prevented me from appreciating it in any way. I'm much more impressed with the low budget film "Begotten" where the low quality is one of the main attributes of this films power. I feel that this is where Jodorowski fails. He has not been able to use his limited budget to greatest effect.