The creators of a documentary called Zunn: Showgirls of Pakistan are looking to crowdfund their post-production efforts. Showgirls of Pakistan is a documentary feature on the lives of dancing girls in Punjab, Pakistan. It unveils a world of smut theater and strip-shows in small towns and villages through the eyes of the women that are … Continue reading Crowdfund “Zunn: Showgirls of Pakistan”
Category: Film
Two and a half thoughts from Thanksgiving eve
I always get a little bit emotional whenever I watch Hook. It reminds me far too much of my own childhood, where I could spend endless hours with my own imagination. I'd make a laptop out of my heavy blue notebook, following my mother around and pulling out it out whenever we had even a few … Continue reading Two and a half thoughts from Thanksgiving eve
“And the Oscar goes to…”
I could not be happier with the Oscars this time around, for various reasons that will be highlighted in this particular post, but let me start by mentioning the movies I have actually seen:The Iron LadyThe ArtistHugo...and that's really it. Well, I have seen a lot more movies, but those are the ones that immediately … Continue reading “And the Oscar goes to…”
Movie Review: Chronicle
The first word I would use to describe Chronicle is "psychotic." I'm not even joking, this movie is just...completely psychotic. The premise is that three high school seniors - one of whom uses a camera to interact with the world instead of direct interaction - find a really deep ditch which seems to be emanating … Continue reading Movie Review: Chronicle