Laura and I went to see the U2:3D movie at the IMAX today.
WOW.
I’m not a huge fan (though I do like them), but this was fantastic. I don’t know how the hell they did it… the 3D effect was unbelievable. And the surround sound audio was stellar, too. It’s an entire 14-song concert from their 2006 “Vertigo” tour that was filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completely worth the $12… probably one of the most amazing cinematic experiences I have ever had. Definitely better than being in the audience at the show.
Seriously.
Don’t miss it while you have the chance.
I don’t watch flims much, and when I do, I usually don’t like them (or fall asleep during) — but — here are some that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Ghost World
Ghost World is a 2001 film by Terry Zwigoff, based on a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, also titled Ghost World. It stars Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi. Although the film wasn’t a box-office blockbuster, it was heavily praised by critics and established a strong cult following.
The story focuses on the life of two teenage friends, Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson), who are outside of the normal high school social order in an unnamed suburb, often assumed to be in or around Los Angeles, where much of the movie was shot. [wikipedia]
Long Way Round
Long Way Round (LWR) is a documentary television series, DVD set and book documenting the 19,000 mile journey of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York on motorcycles. They travelled eastwards through Europe and Asia, flew to Alaska and continued by road from there to New York. [wikipedia]
I saw a great movie the other night at a film festival in Portland.
Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others)
Don’t read a review. Don’t even ask about the plot. Just go see it.
Thank me later.