Musings of an Idiot

66 & Out !!!

Pan's Labyrinth was an awesome experience and I am surprised that it did not win anymore oscars (it won 3 for art direction,cinematography and make-up). There were 3 movies in 2006 from the leading mexican directors - Guillermo del Toro ("Pan's"); Alejandro González Iñárritu ("Babel") & Alfonso Cuarón ("Children of Men") which made their mark on cinema and now having seen all the 3 I would say that Babel is definitely the weakest of the lot and also the only pretentious & contrived one. On the other hand there are 2 awesome cinematic experiences - both completely different from each other; 'Children' being unbelievably realistic in a future world while 'Pan' being unbelievably realistic in a past filled with the present and the fantasy. All the 3 movies have despair and darkness at their core but it is only 'Children' and 'Pan' which give a sense of hope. 'Pan's' was definitely one of the most complete movie experiences I have had in a while and I am still relishing it.

Richard (Thompson) kindly agreed to host the cast screening of the rough cut at his place since I don't have a TV or a DVD player at home. And it was a good screening - noted some more things down which I need to tweak but the general feeling was that the movie works and has you hooked for most of it's running length. Now will try and have a couple of screenings this week with people who have no idea what the project is about and have their reaction - that definitely will be the true test.

My current cellphone is giving me heart aches as it dies on me every time the phone rings or every time it feels like it. It has served me well for 3 years but I think it is time for a change.

Till later,
Amit

Labels: Five, Movies

posted by Amit @ 10:26 PM