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SXSW - March 11th
I didn't manage to watch any movies on the 10th - the two I was eyeing filled up before I even got in line, which is impressive, and then I had family birthday dinner in the evening, which was lovely. (I ate so much I wasn't hungry until late afternoon the next day, but it was worth it.)
Tuesday was back on the good luck train, with another four out of four screenings!
The Python Hunt
Colorful documentary about an annual Florida hunt for invasive pythons in the Everglades. Really fun starting off, but the film mirrors the contestants' journey past the 'ooh cool' adrenaline rush and into the tedium of hunting and the reality of how ineffective their efforts are. The film also hints at there being other reasons behind the Everglades environmental decimation, and possible political corruption, but doesn't dig in at all, which was frustrating.
Mola
A documentary about a 100-year-old Tibetan nun who wants to go home to Tibet after decades living in Switzerland. It's remarkably tender and intimate, being filmed by her own family (Mola means grandmother), beautifully put together, very delicate and moving in its portrayal of grief, aging, and loss - both personal and cultural. I cried, but in the best way.
Sally
Fascinating documentary about Sally Ride, mostly through the lens of her closeted sexuality and life partnership with Tam O'Shaunessy. Somewhat heavy on the talking heads, and I didn't love all the reenactment choices, but a revealing portrait of a very private and admirable woman.
The Astronaut
I was very excited about this sci-fi horror movie about an astronaut (Kate Mara) who crashes on her return from space and then begins to think something followed her home. Unfortunately, it really didn't stick the landing (hah). Got off to a great start, lots of slow creeping horror with some scattered jump scares, but the last act Disappointing!
Tuesday was back on the good luck train, with another four out of four screenings!
The Python Hunt
Colorful documentary about an annual Florida hunt for invasive pythons in the Everglades. Really fun starting off, but the film mirrors the contestants' journey past the 'ooh cool' adrenaline rush and into the tedium of hunting and the reality of how ineffective their efforts are. The film also hints at there being other reasons behind the Everglades environmental decimation, and possible political corruption, but doesn't dig in at all, which was frustrating.
Mola
A documentary about a 100-year-old Tibetan nun who wants to go home to Tibet after decades living in Switzerland. It's remarkably tender and intimate, being filmed by her own family (Mola means grandmother), beautifully put together, very delicate and moving in its portrayal of grief, aging, and loss - both personal and cultural. I cried, but in the best way.
Sally
Fascinating documentary about Sally Ride, mostly through the lens of her closeted sexuality and life partnership with Tam O'Shaunessy. Somewhat heavy on the talking heads, and I didn't love all the reenactment choices, but a revealing portrait of a very private and admirable woman.
The Astronaut
I was very excited about this sci-fi horror movie about an astronaut (Kate Mara) who crashes on her return from space and then begins to think something followed her home. Unfortunately, it really didn't stick the landing (hah). Got off to a great start, lots of slow creeping horror with some scattered jump scares, but the last act