Almost caught up on posting September’s reviews! Four more to go after this. Here are three perfectly fine but somewhat forgettable movies I watched in September…
Living In Oblivion (1995)
Directed & Written by Tom DiCillo
Starring: Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Peter Dinklage, Danielle von Zerneck, James LeGros
Plot Synopsis: (via IMDb)
This ultimate tribute to all independent filmmakers takes place during one day on the set of a non-budget movie.
My Opinion:
Watched this as I adore Steve Buscemi (also because I had a glorious month of Mubi for £1 – saw lots of new favorites). This was fine. Was fun seeing behind the scenes of a low budget movie shoot plus Buscemi was a joy to watch as always. Catherine Keener was also very good. Worth a watch for its stars but the film itself may be a bit forgettable.
My Rating: 7/10
Next Exit (2022)
Directed & Written by Mali Elfman
Starring: Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose McIver, Karen Gillan, Tongayi Chirisa, Diva Zappa
Plot Synopsis: (via IMDb)
Two unhappy strangers find themselves on a road trip across the U.S. to partake in a scientist’s radical experiment with the afterlife in Mali Elfman’s poignant sci-fi debut.
My Opinion:
Loved the concept for this film – I’ll always watch a movie if I’m intrigued by its idea. Really liked Rahul Kohli‘s character – was nice seeing him again after Midnight Mass. Katie Parker‘s character was much harder to like, which I always struggle with in movies. I want to feel I have someone to root for. The actors did well but the story could have done so much more with this concept. A bit disappointing.
And there’s obviously a connection to Mike Flanagan here that I’m too lazy to look into…
My Rating: 6.5/10
Pleasure (2021)
Directed by Ninja Thyberg
Based on Pleasure by Ninja Thyberg
Starring: Sofia Kappel, Revika Anne Reustle, Evelyn Claire, Chris Cock, Dana DeArmond, Kendra Spade, Jason Toler, Mark Spiegler, Lance Hart, John Strong, Aiden Starr, Axel Braun
Plot Synopsis: (via Wikipedia)
The film is about a young woman from a small Swedish town who moves to Los Angeles to become a porn star.
My Opinion:
A very good & brave performance from Sofia Kappel in this. Certainly not an easy watch as it highlights some of the horrifying treatment of women in the porn industry. Although I can’t relate to that, as a woman I can of course say that none of the horrifying treatment in this was at all surprising. We see it daily in our own lives & in the news. Not a film I’ll ever watch again.
My Rating: 6.5/10
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