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| Film Culture Highlights For The Month of July |
Best Fantasy Film
Jack The Giant Killer
In preparation for the new Jack the Giant Killer movie from Bryan Singer next year, I watched the original which is a weird, fever dream of a kid's movie. Featuring fantastic old school effects that add to the charm, this is well worth checking out.
Best Sci-Fi Film
The Space Children
A real b-movie curio with a distinct Village of the Damned vibe that was brought to my attention by a recent issue of Sight and Sound magazine.
The WTF? Award
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
From the mind of Vivian Stanshall of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a master-class in British comic eccentricity with beautiful sepia-toned photography.
Best Animated Film
A Cat In Paris
Absolutely charming Academy Award nominated animation.
Best Documentary
Tabloid
The bizarre true story of Joyce McKinney from director Errol Morris
The Why Didn't I See This Sooner Award
The Battle of Algiers
Despite having the DVD for six years, I only just got around to watching this masterpiece.
The In-Kermode-We-Trust Award
The Ninth Configuration
Thanks to the championing of this film by Mark Kermode I finally got round to seeing this gem of a movie. The second film in William Peter Blatty's faith trilogy (following The Exorcist and succeeded by Legion) is by turns very funny and deeply moving.
Best Cinema Visit
The Dark Knight Rises
It was either this or The Amazing Spider-Man, no competition.
Worst Film
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Other contenders included Exorcist 2: The Heretic and Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, which gives you an indication of how awful I think this film is.
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