Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet (David Lynch, 1986)

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Rating: Q=6, P=3 / Average OJ

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Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama, Surreal

 

In true David Lynch fashion, Blue Velvet startles, confuses, and offers a lot to think about. I watched "Twin Peaks" several years ago and fell in love with the weird and skewed way Lynch portrays our little human environments and how he comments on the darker side of our world. "It is a strange world," as Jeffrey says in this film. Lots of symbols--like bugs and ears and flames--kept the film student gears in me moving. I especially liked the way the whole film centered around a few songs from the 1950s. Great songs in creepy situations. Dennis Hopper's character is so creepy-- and the climactic scene is so memorable, like a horrific still photograph that Jeffrey just walks into. Anyway... if you like to be surprised, watch this.

 

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Adam, Creature Comforts, Not Without My Handbag, Wat's Pig

Adam, Creature Comforts, Not Without My Handbag, Wat's Pig (Aardman Animations, 1989-1993)

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Rating: Q=5, P=4 / Average OJ

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Animated, Shorts, Stop-Motion, Silly, Whimsical

 

I so love stop-motion animation and these early shorts by Aardman Animations were fun to watch. Nothing totally amazed me--I especially liked "Wat's Pig" as a newer take on the Prince and the Pauper storyline. If you need a diversion and just want to be entertained, you can't go wrong with these.

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Hiatus Extension

My hiatus has been extended a bit since things are taking longer with my move than expected. Look for posts again starting next week (hopefully) or early November!