Monthly Archives: August 2006

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A Prairie Home Companion

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

This is a really bizarre and comical film about the last performance of a fictitious radio variety show; before a Texas Company turns the old theatre venue they use into a multi-story car park. Full of singing, dancing, seriously bizarre…



Longing

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

Markus lives in a small German village, with his adoring wife, working as a metal worker, and a part time fireman. After saving the life of someone who attempts to commit suicide, he goes on a weekend training session with…



Love This Time

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

Without being bias, as Rhys is one of my teachers at Uni, this is truly a fantastic short film. It tells the story of Nouria, as she deals with trying to keep a family together after the death of her…



Twelve and Holding

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

Rudy and Jacob are twin brothers who are best friends, yet totally different. Jacob is quiet, shy and has a nasty birthmark on his face (which obviously doesn’t help), whereas his striking brother is oozing with confidence and bravery. They…



Champions

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

This is unique film about three dysfunctional men, who decide to leave their troubled city lives, and head out to the country to work on a farm, run by one of the men’s eccentric uncle. All the characters in this…



Seven Swords

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

After watching so many slow films over the past couple of days, it was a relief to see a non-stop action packed movie. Despite the fact that I’m really not a fan of sword fighting movies, I was definitely ready…



Lovestruck: Wrestling’s No.1 Fan

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

This is a fascinating documentary about Sue, a woman who has devoted her whole life and energy to professional wrestling. Her house is covered in wresting photos and memorabilia; she has hundreds of hours of wresting footage on tape, and…



A Few Old Blokes

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

This is a short Australian documentary that focuses on the stories from a group of “old blokes” that live in a public high-rise building. The occupants tell us about their daily routines, their past and dreams. And that’s basically it….



Host and Guest

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

Despite its slow pacing, I really liked this film. It’s about a very improbable friendship between a miserable film teacher, and an overly friendly and understanding door-to-door religious educator who saves his life, after the film teacher is locked in…



In Between Days

Posted: 21 August 2006 by Chris Hocking

This is a film about a Korean-born girl struggling through life with her mother in America – although, to be honest, I didn’t realise it was set in the US till after the movie! It explores the relationship between Aimie,…