Musings of an Idiot

Taxi to the dark side

'Taxi to the dark side' is a hard hitting doco on the frightening aspects of torture and US methods of interrogation while carrying out their war on terror. It is well balanced, well researched and ultimately well told. It is very relevant in today's times where the general population is becoming more and more apathetic to everything around them. It is socially relevant and is an unflinching look at the truth. It is definitely worth the admission price and more. Watching the movie was a pain in the neck though - literally - because of the seat I got - 3 rows from the front in the left corner.

I caught up with some of my old ex south seas classmates last night. Juliet, Ryan, Sarah, Gayle and a couple of their friends. We went to Gyoza King in Ponsonby and the food was scrumptious but as usual my only complaint about japanese food is that they eat and serve very small quantities.

I went and saw his movie 'Pop Skull' earlier tonight with Annaliese (another friend whom I hadn't caught up with in ages), Lance and Craig (Anna's friend) and it was an interesting movie - trippy, some very cool visuals and nice build up of tension. Plus I finally managed to say hi to Adam Wingard, the director of the movie (since I am his host contact) and I'll be catching up with him tomorrow. No matter what my aspirations are as a director - it is always inspiring seeing a low budget indie movie on the big screen. For me it signifies hope.

Got a couple of movies to watch tomorrow.
Till later,
Amit

Labels: Movies, NZ Film Festival, Party

posted by Amit @ 11:07 PM