Movies
The Hourglass Sanatorium
Polish classic that is booked as one of the weirdest films in its history. And it makes good on that promise, as it's a very colorful and confusing film that uses its mysterious and surreal setting to tackle some pretty dark themes. While it starts off pretty promising, I wasn't entirely convinced by the time the film had ended. The setting and cinematography are impressive, sadly the props and costumes come off a lot cheaper. Performances aren't that great either and the darker second half takes away some of the film's appeal. People with a soft spot for the weird and creative owe it to themselves to give this one a fair chance, others should tread carefully. Interesting, but not entirely successful.Read all
The Saragossa Manuscript
A jolly and slightly odd adventure, but not committed enough to make for a pleasant 3-hour journey. It's a boon that the film isn't too solemn, but 180 minutes is quite the investment and I didn't care too much for the setting, not the somewhat barren presentation of its more frivolous elements. The premise is promising, but the film itself is a bit drying than I'd hoped. The performances and the story are quirky, the visuals and the score on the other hand are more mundane. It would've been nicer to get a more condensed version, but the film needs to cover a lot of ground and 180 minutes was just too long to hold my attention.Read all