Monday, February 22, 2010

Madeo ("Mother") - (Korea)


Just saw "Mother," the new film from the great Korean director Joon-ho Bong ("The Host"). Best film i've seen in a long long time. Subtle and powerful blend of mystery, tragedy, black comedy, with echoes of Almodovar, van Trier's Dancer in the Dark, Morrison's Beloved, themes of mental illness and the boundlessness of maternal love. Acting performances by Won Bin and esp Kim Hye-Ja are mesmerizing. A cinematic experience! Chapeau!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216496/

FYI on the unlimited pass

France offers several different unlimited cinema subscriptions : typically 19€/month (similar to Netflix, which Europe tragically does not have, but for the cinema.) And not just one theatre, but within Paris alone the pass allows you to frequent any of hundreds of theaters, big chains and independant cinemas, with no blackout dates. Unlimited movies in the theater for 19€/month: USA take note!