Kyle's review based on the title alone: A documentary following the meteoric rise of model Andrej Pejic. Who says a guy can’t model girl’s clothes?! Get with the program! It’s the 21st Century, bitch! FASHION. 2/5 Smizes.
According to IMDB: "Follows a complex supply chain between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S.
within the modeling industry. The story is told through the eyes of the
scouts, agencies and a 13 year-old model."
What DeeDee thought: The yearly token modelling documentary. This one creepier than most, but nothing I hadn't seen before. Screening after it was a really fucked short called 'Barbie Blues' that seemed to have a surface message of 'girls who flirt/tease men deserve to be sexually assaulted'. Gross.
Avalon 4pm @ Greater Union
Kyle's review based on the title alone: A Blair Witch come Wolf Creek style Aussie horror movie about fictional serial killer Freddie Avalon. Well, it’s no ‘I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer’, I’ll give you that much. 1/5 Cate Blanchetts.
According to MIFF: "With characters inspired by the director’s parents and their friends,
this impressive debut feature from Axel Petersén centres on Janne, an
80s party-boy still indulging his youthful hedonism, who is preparing to
open a nightclub – named after the Roxy Music hit – in a Swedish summer
resort. Mostly in the company of his equally self-absorbed, boozing
sister Jackie (a masterful performance by Petersén’s own aunt), Janne is
derailed by an unfortunate incident, forcing this adult “who never grew
up” to finally face the consequences of his actions."
What DeeDee thought: Seemed to go on forever, despite a short running time of 79 mins. Some nice moments, but mostly left me a bit 'eh'. Kyle, your review scares me, mostly because you remember that 'I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer' exists.
On The Road 6:30pm @ Greater Union
Kyle's review based on the title alone: A mockumentary about the lives of wildlife removal
specialists. Three glass-half-full Southerners take you inside their world of
squished squirrels & flattened housepets. A gutsy effort from a first time
filmmaker. 4/5 entrails.
According to IMDB: "Dean and Sal are the portrait of the Beat Generation. Their search for
"It" results in a fast paced, energetic roller coaster ride with highs
and lows throughout the U.S."
What DeeDee thought: I nearly did my first walk out during the first half hour of this film, but I slowly got into the feel of it & even enjoyed it, despite all the goddamn jazz. Yes, I realise it comes with the territory, but ugh, jazz. I really don't like jazz. Kyle has learnt not to play jazz when I'm home, because I turn it straight off. It makes me feel physically ill. Yes, my cold, dead heart at work again.
Flicker 9pm @ Greater Union
Kyle's review based on the title alone: A post-post-post feminist exploration of female
self-pleasure. Empowerment. I think I might be gay. 1/5 index fingers.
According to IMDB: "There is something going on in the small town of Backberga. The towns
proud telecom company Unicom is just about to launch a new modern
profile when they discover that there is something lurking in the
outskirts of Backberga. An accident triggers a power failure, which
leads to a chain of events,mishaps and love stories."
What DeeDee thought: Schmovie of the day! Wonderfully Swedish, clever, funny & endearing black comedy. Cute q & a with the director followed, totally worth nearly missing the last bus home for.
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