The film festival is back again in Vancouver and I've seen three movies so far. . .and it started 6 days ago!!!
The first one was called
Old Man Bebo about Bebo Valdes. Great documentary about his life, and about how you never give up on life, because you never know what will happen. This man was very popular in the 40's and 50's Cuba, had to leave in 61, then again in the late 90's recorded an album that brought him his first grammy. . .at age 80!!! His rendition of Old Man River made me so emotional I had to go get his albums, which I also recommend.
My second movie was
The Good, the Bad and the Weird, a film from South Korea. It was a violent (ish) movie, but oh so funny! It's one of those movies that's hard to describe except to say it was slightly Quentin Tarantino ish but with a twist. Chase scene was very funny! Actually, all of them were pretty funny. Actually, read here for more information, looks like it's being released in theaters next year! http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/good_the_bad_and_the_weird/
My third movie I've seen so far is
Religulous. Oh my god. . .this was funny!! Even with the funny moments (very many!) it sort of sticks with you for a while afterwards as, even though it's shallow movie, there are some points you can't stop thinking about. Would the world indeed be better without religion?
