Ok so England are playing football in a world cup again, for some this is a fantastic
time for sporting, patriotism and drinking a lot. But for a small few the hubbub of football strikes fear and disruption to their lives as they know it. Myself being one of the few. I am not interested in football yet i am forced to have to rammed down my throat were ever i turn. Yes it is nice to be patriotic and i hope that we at least do well but i have the same feeling about the Eurovision song contest.
Its not that im anti-sport, i love the fact that it brings people together and when your sat in a pub with crowds of people cheering its a fun experience but i should still ever choose wether i want to be a part of it.
To rase my mood about the whole thing i have decided to watch some new films that i bought the other day.
1. Clerks directed by Kevin Smith - this film is a must see indie classic that follows two shop clerks throughout one day of their lives. Dante works in the convenience store where as Randal works next do
or in the video rent shop, both shops owned by the same boss. The film was a lot of interesting dialogue and witty remarks that you will recognise unknowing that this film was probably the
origin. This film is the kind of film that needs a second watch as there would definitely be more to see second time round, a good
watch.
2. Precious directed by Lee
Daniels - Ever since the advertisement of this film i had been eager to see it. The story follows Precious an illiterate 16 year old girl that is pregnant for the second time, by her dad. In my opinion the film was very well
constructed in showing and telling the horrific events that happen to this character. The audience are always with Precious seeing everything from her point of view, we even have a narration of her thoughts both past and present. Never once did i feel directly sorry for her in a patronising way, instead you accept what has happened and what is happening and feel a great deal of support for her. I dont actually want to give too much away as it is a fantastic film and feel that you should all go out, but it and watch it.
3. 12 Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet - At this very moment i am actually watching this film and writing this so i can only write about what ive already (just) seen but stick with me. This is a classic vintage film that consists of only 12 men in a room trying to work out wether a boy is guilty of murder. The film is part murder mystery, part big brother like personality observation. Now the film is quite slow but stick with it as i feel that there will definitely be a twist at the end. Little pieces of information are highlighted by a swift close up of a certain character, which is funny to watch but also keep in mind this information it may lead to something! Well i suppose i must actually watch the rest before i give a proper review! sorry!
Anyway my night has been a proactive one as i have been able to watch three very different films from three very different era's AND forget about the football. Ignorance is bliss.
xx